{"product_id":"the-christian-right-in-american-politics-9780878403929","title":"The Christian Right in American Politics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the first rumblings of the Moral Majority over twenty years ago, the Christian Right has been marshalling its forces and maneuvering its troops in an effort to re-shape the landscape of American politics. It has fascinated social scientists and journalists as the first right-wing social movement in postwar America to achieve significant political and popular support, and it has repeatedly defied those who would step up to write its obituary. In 2000, while many touted the demise of the Christian Coalition, the broader undercurrents of the movement were instrumental in helping George W. Bush win the GOP nomination and the White House. Bush repaid that swell of support by choosing Senator John Ashcroft, once the movement''s favored presidential candidate, as attorney general.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Christian Right in American Politics\u003c\/i\u003e, under the direction of three of the nation''s leading scholars in the field of religion and politics, recognizing the movement as a force still to be re\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral of the scholars in this project have tracked the Christian Right over the years, and we are indebted to them for our knowledge of its leaders, social characteristics, political beliefs, and impact on public policy-both at national and local levels. Journal of Church and State A nice addition to our knowledge of one of the most influential political movements in the United States. The diverse case studies effectively highlight both the movement's strengths and weaknesses at the millennium, as well as the sometimes unique nature of religious political activism. Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion These case studies are lively and readable, and it is clear that the authors want to share their fascination and enthusiasm for their subject. The book gives both an excellent overview of the current activities and strategies of the movement and a solid explanation of the nuances in each state's political environment. Christian Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction:The Christian Right's Long Political MarchJohn C. Green, Mark J. Rozell, and Clyde Wilcox1. Advance and Retreat in the Palmetto State: Assessing the Christian Right in South CarolinaC. Danielle Vinson and James L. Guth2. Virginia: Birthplace of the Christian RightMark J. Rozell and Clyde Wilcox3. Texas: Religion and Politics in God's CountryJames W. Lamare, Jerry L. Polinard, and Robert D. Wrinkle4. \"A Necessary Annoyance\"? The Christian Right and the Development of Republican Party Politics in FloridaKenneth D. Wald and Richard K. Scher5. The Christian Right's Mixed Success in MichiganCorwin E. Smidt and James M. Penning6. Iowa: Crucible of the Christian RightDonald P. Racheter, Lyman A. Kellstedt, and John C. Green7. The Kansas Christian Right and the Evolution of Republican PoliticsAllan J. Cigler, Mark Joslyn, and Burdett A. Loomis8. Strong Bark, Weak Bite: Three Strengths and Liabilities of the Christian Right in Minnesota PoliticsChristopher P. Gilbert and David A. M. Peterson9. The Christian Right and the Cultural Divide in ColoradoRobert Zwier10. The Christian Right in California: Dimming Fortunes in the Golden StateJ. Christopher Soper and Joel S. Fetzer11. The Christian Right in the Northwest: Two Decades of Frustration in Oregon and WashingtonWilliam M. Lunch12. Citizen Initiative in MaineMatthew C. Moen and Kenneth T. PalmerConclusion:The Meaning of the March: A Direction for Future ResearchClyde Wilcox, Mark J. Rozell, and John C. GreenContributors  Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georgetown University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51039029231959,"sku":"9780878403929","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780878403929.jpg?v=1750942331","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-christian-right-in-american-politics-9780878403929","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}