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Religion in American History
Amanda Porterfield
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Description for Religion in American History
Paperback. 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. Editor(s): Porterfield, Amanda; Corrigan, John. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HRAX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 20. Weight in Grams: 638.
This student-friendly introduction combines both thematic and chronological approaches in exploring the pivotal role religion played in American history - and of its impact across a range of issues, from identity formation and politics, to race, gender, and class.
This student-friendly introduction combines both thematic and chronological approaches in exploring the pivotal role religion played in American history - and of its impact across a range of issues, from identity formation and politics, to race, gender, and class.
- A comprehensive introduction to American religious history that successfully combines thematic and chronological approaches, aiding both teaching and learning
- Brings together a stellar cast of experts to trace the development of theology, the political order, practice, and race, ethnicity, gender and class throughout America's history
- Accessibly structured in to four key eras: Exploration and Encounter (1492-1676); The Atlantic ... Read more
- Investigates the role of religion in forming people's identities, emotional experiences, social conflict, politics, and patriotism
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405161381
SKU
V9781405161381
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
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99-50
About Amanda Porterfield
Amanda Porterfield is Robert A. Spivey Professor of Religion and Professor of History at Florida State University. She has written books on the New England Puritans, Protestant women missionaries in the 19th century, and the transformation of American religion after 1960. Her publications include The Transformation of American Religion: The Story of a Late-Twentieth Century Awakening (2001); American Religious History ... Read more
Reviews for Religion in American History
“At a time when the role of faith and belief in American life is receiving renewed attention, this is a valuable introduction to the nation’s religious heritage.” (Journal of Ecclesiastical History, 1 July 2012)