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Why religion is good for American democracy /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wuthnow, Robert (Author)
Corporate Author: JSTOR (Organization)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2021]
Subjects:
Democracy > United States > Religious aspects.
Religion and politics > United States.
Political participation > United States > Religious aspects.
Religious pluralism > Political aspects > United States.
Political culture > United States.
United States > Religion.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • 1. Against Tyranny: Religious Advocacy in the New Deal Era
  • 2. Liberty of Conscience: Pacifism, War, and Conscientious Objection
  • 3. Freedom of Assembly: Conformity and Dissent in the 1950s
  • 4. Human Dignity: Welfare Provision, the State, and Charitable Choice
  • 5. Inclusion: Immigrant Religion and Immigrant Rights
  • 6. The Wealth Gap: Religion, Wealth, and Economic Inequality
  • 7. Health and Wellness: Faith Communities and COVID-19
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Index