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God is a conservative : religion, politics, and morality in contemporary America / Kenneth J. Heineman.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Heineman, Kenneth J., Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Religion and politics--United States--History--20th century.
- Religion and politics.
- Conservatism--United States--History--20th century.
- Conservatism.
- Presidents--United States--Election--History--20th century.
- Presidents.
- United States--Moral conditions.
- United States.
- United States--Politics and government--1945-1989.
- United States--Politics and government--1989-.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (372 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : New York University Press, [1998]
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- From Billy Graham and Ronald Reagan to Newt Gingrich and William Bennett, God is a Conservative provides an important look at the role of religion in conservative politics in modern America. Kenneth J. Heineman reveals the profoundly religious nature of contemporary conservatism, offering an intriguing look at the social history of moral politics over the last three decades, and the still tremulous aftershocks of the New Deal. With a new Preface that examines the Bush presidency, including a provocative analysis of his re-election, and the rising influence of the Conservative Right, God is a Conservative is essential reading for understanding today's American political landscape.
- Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface to the Paperback Edition
- Preface
- Introduction: Heaven Can't Wait
- 1 Reaping the Whirlwind: 1968
- 2 Deluge '72
- 3 J. C. Saves in '76
- 4 The Great Awakening: 1980
- 5 "It's Morning in America": 1984
- 6 "A Thousand Points of Light": 1988
- 7 "Godspeak": 1992
- 8 "Don't Ask, Don't Tell": 1996
- Epilogue: There Is No Money in Social Conservatism
- Notes
- Index
- About the Author
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-323) and index.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 23. Jun 2020)
- ISBN:
- 0-8147-4479-6
- 0-585-32724-6
- OCLC:
- 782877986
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