The Christian right in American politics : marching to the millennium / editors, John C. Green, Mark J. Rozell, and Clyde Wilcox.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Green, John Clifford, 1953-

Rozell, Mark J.

Wilcox, Clyde, 1953-

Series:

Religion and politics series (Georgetown University)

Religion and politics series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and politics--United States--History--20th century.

Christianity and politics.

United States.

History.

Christians--Political activity--United States.

Christians.

Christians--Political activity.

United States--Church history--20th century.

Church history.

Physical Description:

viii, 296 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, [2003]

Summary:

From the nascent cries of the "Moral Majority," the Christian Right has continued to marshal its forces and maneuver its troops in an effort to reshape the landscape of American politics. As the first right-wing social movement in postwar America to achieve significant political and popular support, it has defied those who would write its obituary. Even with the demise of the Christian Coalition, the strong undercurrents of the movement were instrumental in helping George W. Bush take the White House, where it was repaid with, among other things, the choice of John Ashcroft as attorney general, once the movement's favored presidential candidate. As the editors state, "the Christian Right has been engaged in a long and torturous 'march toward the millennium,' from outsider status into the thick of American politics." Those historically formative years, 1980-2000, are essential for any understanding of this uniquely American social movement. This rigorous analysis over many states and many elections provides the clearest picture yet of the goals, tactics, and hopes of the Christian Right in America.

Contents:

Introduction: The Christian Right's Long Political March / John C. Green, Mark J. Rozell, Clyde Wilcox 1

1 Advance and Retreat in the Palmetto State: Assessing the Christian Right in South Carolina / C. Danielle Vinson, James L. Guth 21

2 Virginia: Birthplace of the Christian Right / Mark J. Rozell, Clyde Wilcox 41

3 Texas: Religion and Politics in God's Country / James W. Lamare, Jerry L. Polinard, Robert D. Wrinkle 59

4 "A Necessary Annoyance"? The Christian Right and the Development of Republican Party Politics in Florida / Kenneth D. Wald, Richard K. Scher 79

5 The Christian Right's Mixed Success in Michigan / Corwin E. Smidt, James M. Penning 101

6 Iowa: Crucible of the Christian Right / Donald P. Racheter, Lyman A. Kellstedt, John C. Green 121

7 The Kansas Christian Right and the Evolution of Republican Politics / Allan J. Cigler, Mark Joslyn, Burdett A. Loomis 145

8 Strong Bark, Weak Bite: The Strengths and Liabilities of the Christian Right in Minnesota Politics / Christopher P. Gilbert, David A. M. Peterson 167

9 The Christian Right and the Cultural Divide in Colorado / Robert Zwier 187

10 The Christian Right in California: Dimming Fortunes in the Golden State / J. Christopher Soper, Joel S. Fetzer 209

11 The Christian Right in the Northwest: Two Decades of Frustration in Oregon and Washington / William M. Lunch 231

12 Citizen Initiative in Maine / Matthew C. Moen, Kenneth T. Palmer 255

Conclusion: The Meaning of the March: A Direction for Future Research / Clyde Wilcox, Mark J. Rozell, John C. Green 277.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0878403930

0878403922

OCLC:

50604804