Religious Representation and Animal Welfare in the U.S. Senate

Does religion affect legislative behavior among U.S. senators? Scholars have established this relationship on issues closely associated with evangelical Christianity, but it is unclear how far the relationship extends. Focusing on animal welfare, this article tests the theory of personal representat...

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Main Author: Oldmixon, Elizabeth Anne 1973- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell [2017]
In: Journal for the scientific study of religion
Year: 2017, Volume: 56, Issue: 1, Pages: 162-178
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA, Congress, Senate / Senator / Religion / Animal rights / Protection of animals ethics
IxTheo Classification:KBQ North America
NCG Environmental ethics; Creation ethics
Further subjects:B U.S. Senate
B Animal welfare
B Representation
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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