Religion in American History - Hardcover

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ISBN 10: 140516137X ISBN 13: 9781405161374

Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

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At a time when the role of faith and belief in Americanlife is receiving renewed attention, this is a valuableintroduction to the nation s religious heritage. (Journal of Ecclesiastical History, 1 July 2012)

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This student-friendly introduction combines both thematic andchronological approaches in exploring the pivotal role religionplayed in American history - and of its impact across a range ofissues, from identity formation and politics, to race, gender, andclass. * A comprehensive introduction to American religious history thatsuccessfully combines thematic and chronological approaches, aidingboth teaching and learning * Brings together a stellar cast of experts to trace thedevelopment of theology, the political order, practice, and race,ethnicity, gender and class throughout America's history * Accessibly structured in to four key eras: Exploration andEncounter (1492-1676); The Atlantic World (1676-1802); AmericanEmpire (1803-1898); and Global Reach (1898-present). * Investigates the role of religion in forming people'sidentities, emotional experiences, social conflict, politics, andpatriotism

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• Verlag: Wiley-Blackwell
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• ISBN 10: 140516137X
• ISBN 13: 9781405161374
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 360
• Herausgeber: Porterfield Amanda, Corrigan John