Praise for previous editions:
"This thoughtful new edition closely tracks the current salience of religion to the political system, while carefully placing these developments in historical and theoretical context. It will promote discussion of the key issues in the field in both introductory and upper level courses--a real achievement." -- Paul A. Djupe, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Denison University
"Carefully re-organized and updated, the new edition builds on the impressive 2nd edition. Fresh insights abound in this accessible text." -- Clarke E. Cochran, Texas Tech University
"Religion and Politics in America is an invaluable primer on this increasing important topic. Well-written, well-researched and up-to-date, it combines a broad vision of the role of faith in American public life with sensitivity to the nuances of religious communities." -- John Green, Director, Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, University of Akron
"This outstanding book is must reading for anyone interested in religion and politics in the United States. The authors provide a current, comprehensive, and accessible examination of an exceedingly important subject." -- James M. Penning, Professor of Political Science, Calvin College
Praise for previous editions:
"This thoughtful new edition closely tracks the current salience of religion to the political system, while carefully placing these developments in historical and theoretical context. It will promote discussion of the key issues in the field in both introductory and upper level courses--a real achievement." -- Paul A. Djupe, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Denison University
"Carefully re-organized and updated, the new edition builds on the impressive 2nd edition. Fresh insights abound in this accessible text." -- Clarke E. Cochran, Texas Tech University
""Religion and Politics in America" is an invaluable primer on this increasing important topic. Well-written, well-researched and up-to-date, it combines a broad vision of the role of faith in American public life with sensitivity to the nuances of religious communities." -- John Green, Director, Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, University of Akron
"This outstanding book is must reading for anyone interested in religion and politics in the United States. The authors provide a current, comprehensive, and accessible examination of an exceedingly important subject." -- James M. Penning, Professor of Political Science, Calvin College
"A thoughtful, well-balanced work... Few books provide as comprehensive a survey of religion and politics in America as this one... A valuable book for students and scholars of religion and politics in America." -- "Journal of Church and State"
"(The authors) do the field of religion and politics a great service with this introductory yet sophisticated text." -- "Religion and Politics Newsletter"
"An outstanding synthesis of historical, sociological, and cultural perspectives on religious activism and church-state issues in the U.S." -- "Theological Studies"
"This book delivers handsomely on its title... The authors provide an insightful guide to both contemporary religion and contemporary politics in America. It is essential reading for those who would understand the often confusing cultural churnings that are transforming our public life." -- Rev. Richard John Neuhaus, author of "The Naked Public Square"; editor in chief of "First Things"
