Columbia Guide to Religion in American History

Name: Columbia Guide to Religion in American History
Price: 10.98 USD
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ISBN: 9780231140201

ISBN-10: 0231140207

ISBN-13: 9780231140201

Edition: 2012

Authors: Paul Harvey, Edward Blum

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The first guide to American religious history from colonial times to the present, this anthology features twenty-two top scholars discussing major themes and topics in the development of the diverse religious traditions of the United States, such as the growth and spread of evangelical culture, the mutual influence of religion and politics, the rise of fundamentalism, the role of gender and popular culture, and the problems and possibilities of pluralism. Geared toward general readers, students, researchers, and scholars, this volume provides concise yet broad surveys of specific fields, with an extensive glossary and bibliographies detailing relevant books, films, articles, music, and…

Book details

List price: $78.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Publication date: 2/21/2012
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.738
Language: English



Preface


Introduction: Major Themes in American Religious History




Colonial Encounters




Native American Religions




Civil Religion and National Identity




Theology




Evangelicals in American History




Religion and Politics




Religion and the Law in American History




Religion, War, and Peace




Religion, Gender, and Sexuality




Religion, Race, and African American Life




Religion, Ethnicity, and the Immigrant Experience




Asian American Religions




Alternative Religious Movements in American History




Religion and the Environment




Religion and Popular Culture




Religious Conservatism and Fundamentalism




Catholicism in America




American Judaism




The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ("Mormons")




Islam in America



American Religious History, A-Z


Bibliography



Filmography


Discography


Selected Online American Religious History Resources


Contributors


Index