The God strategy : how religion became a political weapon in America /

This volume offers a timely and dynamic study of the rise of religion in American politics, examining the public messages of political leaders over the past seventy-five years. The authors show that U.S. politics today is defined by a calculated, deliberate, and partisan use of faith that is unprece...

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Main Author: Domke, David Scott
Other Authors: Coe, Kevin M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This volume offers a timely and dynamic study of the rise of religion in American politics, examining the public messages of political leaders over the past seventy-five years. The authors show that U.S. politics today is defined by a calculated, deliberate, and partisan use of faith that is unprecedented in modern politics. Beginning with the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980, America has seen a no-holds-barred religious politics that seeks to attract voters, identify and attack enemies, and solidify power. Domke and Coe identify a set of religious signals sent by both Republicans and Democra.
Physical Description:1 online resource (231 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-223) and index.
ISBN:9780198043737
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