The political influence of churches

A theory of religious influence on political behavior -- Social networks and church structure: congregations, small groups, informal contacts -- Clergy influences and religious commitment reconsidered: reconciling old and new influences on political behavior -- Church-centered influences on public o...

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Authors: Djupe, Paul A. (Author) ; Gilbert, Christopher P. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge [u.a.] Cambridge University Press 2009
In:Year: 2009
Reviews:The Political Influence of Churches (2010) (Guth, James L.)
Series/Journal:Cambridge studies in social theory, religion, and politics
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Church membership / Political efficacy
Further subjects:B Christianity and politics (United States)
B Christians Political activity
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Summary:A theory of religious influence on political behavior -- Social networks and church structure: congregations, small groups, informal contacts -- Clergy influences and religious commitment reconsidered: reconciling old and new influences on political behavior -- Church-centered influences on public opinion -- The resourceful believer: generating civic skills in church -- The construction of political mobilization in churches -- Present but not accounted for: churches, institutional treatment, and gender differences in civic resources
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-278) and index
ISBN:0521692199