The Most Dangerous Man in America? Pat Robertson and the Rise of the Christian Coalition

Boston, Robert

ISBN 10: 1573920533 / ISBN 13: 9781573920537

Published by Amherst, New York: Prometheus Books, 1996, Amherst, New York, 1996

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Soft Cover. Near Fine. 1st Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Corner tips slightly rubbed. 248 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Most Dangerous Man in America? Pat Robertson and the Rise of the Christian Coalition
• Publisher: Amherst, New York: Prometheus Books, 1996, Amherst, New York
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1573920533
• ISBN 13: 9781573920537
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Edition: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Political and Legislative

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Synopsis

Televangelist Pat Robertson has built one of the most powerful religious-political movements in American history. His Christian Coalition - with its '700 Club' broadcasting fundamentalism tinged with right-wing politics to an audience of millions, its American Center for Law and Justice legal action group attempting to impose far-right Christian ideas via the courts, and the growing number of graduates from its Regents University - wields a mighty sword within the Republican party in at least 25 states while GOP national leaders and presidential hopefuls court its favour. Despite his power, many Americans are not aware of Robertson's extreme political views or his goals for the United States. This book examines the role Robertson plays in contemporary politics and his efforts to influence American society through his various political organisations, businesses, and broadcast empire.

About the Author

Robert Boston is the director of communications for Americans United for Separation of Church and State and the editor of Church & State magazine. He is the author of Taking Liberties: Why Religious Freedom Doesn't Give You the Right to Tell Other People What to Do; Close Encounters with the Religious Right; and The Most Dangerous Man in America? Pat Robertson and the Rise of the Christian Coalition. He is also a frequent contributor to The Humanist, and his articles have appeared in Free Inquiry, The Skeptical Inquirer, Conscience, and other publications. He appears frequently in the media, and has been a guest on Fox's O'Reilly Factor, CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, NBC's Nightly News, MSNBC, the Christian Broadcasting Network, the BBC, Al Jazeera, and many other media outlets.