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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis is an important and timely study of the effects of race, religion, gender, and ethnic identity upon recent American presidential elections by a number of distinguished scholars in the field. Its analysis goes much deeper than mere numbers and percentages, and therefore illuminates significant cultural realities in contemporary American life. -- Garrett Ward Sheldon, Clinch Valley College, University of Virginia
Religion and race have proven to be contentious issues within U.S. presidential politics, and the contributors to this outstanding volume provide invaluable analysis on this subject that will be widely referenced for years to come. -- R Drew Smith, Morehouse College
This rich and excellent book throws a new light on the complex relationship between religion, race and the presidency. I plan to use it in my own classes. -- Isabelle Richet, Université Paris-Diderot, France
Adds a great deal to an understanding of how a variety of ethnicities and systems of belief affect U.S. politics. Recommended. -- T. T. Gibson, Monmouth College * CHOICE *
This groundbreaking book explores the critical intersection of religion, race, pluralism, and gender in American presidential politics. I highly recommend it to anyone in the U.S. or abroad seeking to understand the critical role that key voting constituencies play in U.S. politics. -- Kjell O. Lejon, Linköping University, Sweden
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Evangelicals and the American Presidency Corwin Smidt Chapter 2: Mainline Protestants and the American Presidency Laura R. Olsen and Adam L. Warber Chapter 3: Catholics and the American Presidency David C. Leege Chapter 4: Seculars and the American Presidency Lyman A. Kellstedt Chapter 5: Women, Religion, and the American Presidency Katherine E. Stenger Chapter 6: Jews and the American Presidency David G. Dalin Chapter 7: Muslims and the American Presidency Brian Robert Calfano, Paul A. Djupe, and John C. Green Chapter 8: Asian Americans, Religion, and the American Presidency So Young Kim Chapter 9: African Americans, Religion, and the American Presidency Melissa V. Harris-Lacewell Chapter 10: Latinos, Religion, and the American Presidency Gaston Espinosa
