Religion and American History - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 140516137X ISBN 13 : 9781405161374

Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Throughout the history of the United States, religion contributedboth to forces of diversity, fragmentation, and factionalism, andalso to the need for union and a sense of cultural belonging.Bringing together a team of the world s leading scholars inthe field, this book provides a cutting edge interpretation aboutthe place of religion in American history and its impact across arange of issues, from identity formation and politics, to race,gender, and class.

With a crisp and engaging style, Religion in AmericanHistory is a comprehensive introduction to the field ofAmerican religious history, ranging from the earliest contactbetween Europeans and Native Americans, right through to thepresent day. It is accessibly structured in to four key erascovering: exploration and encounter (1492 1676); the Atlanticworld (1676 1802); American empire (1803 1898); andglobal reach (1898 present). Blending together achronological approach with thematic organization, the chaptersreference each other in ways that make possible interconnectionsbetween historical periods and among the different areas ofreligious life.

Présentation de l'éditeur

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

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Blackwell
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 140516137X
• ISBN 13: 9781405161374
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 360
• Éditeur: Porterfield Amanda, Corrigan John