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The Religious Right: A Reference Handbook

  • Published: March 2007
  • Region: World
  • 800 Pages
  • Grey House Publishing Inc

Timely and unbiased, this third edition updates and expands its examination of the religious right and its influence on our government, citizens, society, and politics. From the fight to outlaw the teaching of Darwin’s theory of evolution to the struggle to outlaw abortion, the religious right is continually exerting an influence on public policy.

This text explores the influence of religion on legislation and society, while examining the alignment of the religious right with the political right. A historical survey of the movement highlights the shift to "hands-on" approach to politics and the struggle to present a unified front.

The coverage offers a critical historical survey of the religious right movement, focusing on its increased involvement in the political arena, attempts to forge coalitions, and notable successes and failures. The text offers complete coverage of biographies of the men and women who have advanced the cause and an up to date chronology illuminate the movement's goals, including their accomplishments and failures.

This edition offers an extensive update to all sections along with several brand new entries. Two new sections compliment READ MORE >

Prefaceix

Introduction

Chronology

Biographical Sketches

Survey Data & Quotations
A Survey of Conservative Christian Attitudes
Quotations
Responses to the Religious Right: Scholarly and Polemical

Directory of Organizations
Organizations on the Religious Right
Organizations Critical of the Religious Right

Selected Print Resources
Works about the Religious Right
Works from the Religious Right
Periodicals

Selected Non-Print Resources
Audiotapes and Videotapes Presenting Religious Right Positions
Audiotapes and Videotapes about the Religious Right
Radio and Television Programs
CD-Roms
Internet Resources

Glossary

Indexes

About the Authors

“…Utter and Storey masterfully articulate the motivations of this complex political entity with
copious references for further study. Recommended for libraries with special religious and political
collections.”
- Library Journal

“This reference book is a good addition for churches that are part of the religious right or those
where there is a desire to know more about the religious right and how it’s members think.”
- Congregational Libraries Today

“Most readers will find this work a valuable one-stop resource… Highly recommended.”
- CHOICE

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