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The Mormon image in the American mind : fifty years of public perception /

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What do Americans think about Mormons - and why do they think what they do? This is a story where the Osmonds, the Olympics, the Tabernacle Choir, Evangelical Christians, the Equal Rights Amendment, Sports Illustrated, and even Miss America all figure into the equation. The book is punctuated by the...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Haws, J. B. (John Ben), 1974- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.
Subjects:
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints > History.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Latter Day Saints > Public opinion.
Latter Day Saints > History.
Latter Day Saint churches > History.
Mormons > Opinion publique.
Mormons > Histoire.
Mormon Church
Mormons
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:What do Americans think about Mormons - and why do they think what they do? This is a story where the Osmonds, the Olympics, the Tabernacle Choir, Evangelical Christians, the Equal Rights Amendment, Sports Illustrated, and even Miss America all figure into the equation. The book is punctuated by the presidential campaigns of George and Mitt Romney, four decades apart. A survey of the past half-century reveals a growing tension inherent in the public's views of Mormons and the public's views of the religion that inspires that body.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199369676
0199369674