Going low : how profane politics challenges American democracy / Finbarr Curtis.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Curtis, Finbarr, 1973- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political culture--United States--History--21st century.

Political culture.

Democracy--United States--History--21st century.

Democracy.

United States--Politics and government--21st century.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (313 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York : Columbia University Press, [2022]

Summary:

Going Low examines how the offensive style of contemporary politics challenges liberal democratic institutions. Considering the rise of illiberal politics and debates about the limits of free speech, Finbarr Curtis draws on the insights of religious studies to rethink provocation and transgression.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. The Reality of Donald J. Trump

2. Steve Bannon and the Clash of Civilizations

3. Cartoons and Guns

4. Christian Values and the White Evangelical

5. Masterpiece Cakeshop and the Art of Religious Freedom

6. NFL Protests and the Profane Rites of Something

7. Fear and Safety on Campus

Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-231-55613-6

OCLC:

1328137511