Representing God at the statehouse : religion and politics in the American states / edited by Edward L. Cleary & Allen D. Hertzke.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cleary, Edward L.

Hertzke, Allen D., 1950-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion and politics--United States.

Religion and politics.

United States.

Physical Description:

xii, 253 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, [2006]

Summary:

In this groundbreaking collection, Edward L. Cleary and Allen D. Hertzke bring together nine new essays that provide the first systematic, comparative view of religion and politics at the state level. These essays take an in-depth look at the pressing issues facing states across the nation and how religious lobbies and organizations are addressing them. By examining the responses of different denominations and their rationales for involvement, the contributors explore the enormous diversity of interests being represented at the state level.

Contents:

Religious advocacy in New Jersey / Mary C. Segers

Massachusetts political and religious culture / Anne Marie Cammisa

Religious lobbying in Virginia : how institutions can quiet prophetic voices / Carin Larson, David Madland, and Clyde Wilcox

The influence of Christian conservatives in the Empire State of the South / Charles S. Bullock III

Religious advocacy in the Texas Legislature / Brian R. Calfano, Elizabeth Anne Oldmixon, Peter Vondoepp

Religious group advocacy in Michigan politics / Kevin R. Den Dulk

Religious advocacy in the Wisconsin statehouse / David Yamane

Religious interest group activity in Utah state government / David B. Magleby

The lively world of California's religion and politics / Edward L. Cleary.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0742534375

0742534383

OCLC:

60776597