From the evangelical South to Catholic New England to the
'unchurched' Pacific Northwest, regional religious differences have
a dramatic impact on public life not only in the regions themselves
but also in the United States as a whole. As the interplay between
religion and politics continues to dominate public discussion,
understanding regional similarities and differences is key to
understanding the debate around such national issues as health
care, immigration, and the environment. For the first time, One
Nation, Divisible shows how geographical religious diversity has
shaped public culture in eight distinctive regions of the country
and how regional differences influence national politics. Examining
each region in turn, Mark Silk and Andrew Walsh provide historical
context, stories that reveal the current cultural dynamics, and
analyses of current politics to create rounded portraits of each
region. They then present a compelling new account of the evolution
of national religious politics since World War II. In doing so,
they suggest that the regional religious forces that have fueled
recent culture wars may be giving way to a less confrontational
style rooted in different regional realities.
General
Imprint: |
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Religion by Region |
Release date: |
August 2008 |
First published: |
June 2008 |
Authors: |
Mark Silk
• Andrew Walsh
|
Dimensions: |
238 x 163 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7425-5845-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
0-7425-5845-2 |
Barcode: |
9780742558458 |
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