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Of Little Faith
Black, Amy E.; Koopman, Douglas L.; Ryden, David K.. Ed(S): Jelen, Ted G. (Professor Of Political Science, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Usa); Roz
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Paperback. Drawing on interviews with key figures in Washington, this title reveals the evolution of George W Bush faith-based strategy since his campaign for the presidency through congressional votes. It shows how political rhetoric, infighting, and poor communication shipwrecked Bush's efforts to alter the way government might conduct social services. Editor(s): Jelen, Ted G. (Professor of Political Science, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA); Rozell, Mark J.; Green, J. C. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
George W. Bush had planned to swear his oath of office with his hand on the Masonic Bible used by both his father and George Washington, however, due to the inclement weather, a family Bible was substituted. Almost immediately on taking office, President Bush made passage of "faith-based initiatives" - the government funding of religious charitable groups - a legislative priority. However, "inclement" weather storm-tossed his hopes for faith-based initiatives as well. What happened? Why did these initiatives, which began with such vigor and support from a popular president, fail? And what does this say about the future role of ... Read more
George W. Bush had planned to swear his oath of office with his hand on the Masonic Bible used by both his father and George Washington, however, due to the inclement weather, a family Bible was substituted. Almost immediately on taking office, President Bush made passage of "faith-based initiatives" - the government funding of religious charitable groups - a legislative priority. However, "inclement" weather storm-tossed his hopes for faith-based initiatives as well. What happened? Why did these initiatives, which began with such vigor and support from a popular president, fail? And what does this say about the future role of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Series
Religion and Politics Series
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Washington, DC, United States
ISBN
9781589010130
SKU
V9781589010130
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About Black, Amy E.; Koopman, Douglas L.; Ryden, David K.. Ed(S): Jelen, Ted G. (Professor Of Political Science, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Usa); Roz
Amy E. Black is assistant professor of politics and international relations at Wheaton College. Douglas L. Koopman is a professor of political science and director of the Center for Social Research at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. David K. Ryden is an attorney and associate professor of political science at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, ... Read more
Reviews for Of Little Faith
"Should faith-based organizations be permitted by law to compete to administer government programs on the same basis as all other nonprofit organizations? This lively, lucid, and timely book chronicles how, during the first year of the Bush faith initiative, a seemingly deep and growing consensus favoring public support for community-serving sacred places that serve civic purposes was succeeded by battles ... Read more