Faith in the Halls of Power How Evangelicals Joined the American Elite

Name: Faith in the Halls of Power How Evangelicals Joined the American Elite
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ISBN: 9780195376050

ISBN-10: 0195376056

ISBN-13: 9780195376050

Edition: 2009

Authors: D. Michael Lindsay

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Evangelicals, once at the periphery of American life, now wield power in the White House and on Wall Street, at Harvard and in Hollywood. How have they reached the pinnacles of power in such a short time? And what does this mean for evangelicals--and for America? Drawing on personal interviews with an astonishing array of prominent Americans--including two former Presidents, dozens of political and government leaders, more than 100 top business executives, plus Hollywood moguls, intellectuals, athletes, and other powerful figures--D. Michael Lindsay shows first-hand how they are bringing their vision of moral leadership into the public square. This riveting volume tells us who the real…

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List price: $18.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/29/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 8.82" wide x 5.71" long x 0.79" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



Campaigns, Coalitions, and the Oval Office



Presidents and Politics



Allies and Enemies



Intellectuals and the Groves of Academe



Knowledge to Change the World



Life of the Mind



Artists, Celebrities, and the Public Stage



From Protest to Patronage



A Cultural Revolution



Corporate Titans and the Corner Office



Faith-Friendly Firms



Executive Influence


Conclusion: Move-the-Dial Christianity


Appendix


Notes


References


Index