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Political and Religious Identities of British Evangelicals
Andrea C. Hatcher
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Hardback. Num Pages: 28 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HRAM; HRAM2; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. .
This book examines the paradoxical relationship between the religious and political behaviors of American and British Evangelicals, who exhibit nearly identical religious canon and practice, but sharply divergent political beliefs and action. Relying on interviews with British religious and political elites (journalists, MPs, activists, clergy) as well as focus groups in ten Evangelical congregations, this study reveals that British Evangelicals, unlike their American counterparts known for their extensive involvement in party politics, have no discernible ideological or partisan orientation, choosing to pursue their political interests through civic or social organizations rather than electoral influence. It goes further to show that ... Read more
This book examines the paradoxical relationship between the religious and political behaviors of American and British Evangelicals, who exhibit nearly identical religious canon and practice, but sharply divergent political beliefs and action. Relying on interviews with British religious and political elites (journalists, MPs, activists, clergy) as well as focus groups in ten Evangelical congregations, this study reveals that British Evangelicals, unlike their American counterparts known for their extensive involvement in party politics, have no discernible ideological or partisan orientation, choosing to pursue their political interests through civic or social organizations rather than electoral influence. It goes further to show that ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Condition
New
Number of Pages
249
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319562810
SKU
V9783319562810
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99-15
About Andrea C. Hatcher
Andrea C. Hatcher is Associate Professor of Politics at The University of the South, USA
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