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Pews, Prayers, and Participation: Religion and Civic Responsibility in America (Religion and Politics)
Corwin E. Smidt
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Description for Pews, Prayers, and Participation: Religion and Civic Responsibility in America (Religion and Politics)
Hardcover. Is the "private" experience of religion counterproductive to engagement in public life? Does the "public" experience of religion contribute anything distinctive to civic engagement? This title offers a fresh approach to key questions about what role religion plays in fostering civic responsibility in contemporary American society. Series: Religion and Politics Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRAM2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
Is the "private" experience of religion counterproductive to engagement in public life? Does the "public" experience of religion contribute anything distinctive to civic engagement? "Pews, Prayers, and Participation" offers a fresh approach to key questions about what role religion plays in fostering civic responsibility in contemporary American society. Written by five prominent scholars of religion and politics, led by Calvin College's Corwin Smidt, the book brilliantly articulates how religion shapes participation in a range of civic activities - from behaviors (such as membership in voluntary associations, volunteering, and charitable contributions) to capacities (such as civic skills and knowledge), to virtues ... Read more
Is the "private" experience of religion counterproductive to engagement in public life? Does the "public" experience of religion contribute anything distinctive to civic engagement? "Pews, Prayers, and Participation" offers a fresh approach to key questions about what role religion plays in fostering civic responsibility in contemporary American society. Written by five prominent scholars of religion and politics, led by Calvin College's Corwin Smidt, the book brilliantly articulates how religion shapes participation in a range of civic activities - from behaviors (such as membership in voluntary associations, volunteering, and charitable contributions) to capacities (such as civic skills and knowledge), to virtues ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Series
Religion and Politics Series
Condition
New
Weight
612g
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Washington, DC, United States
ISBN
9781589012189
SKU
V9781589012189
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99-16
About Corwin E. Smidt
Corwin E. Smidt is director of the Paul Henry Institute and a professor of political science at Calvin College. Kevin R. den Dulk is associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Grand Valley State University. James M. Penning is director of the Social Research Center and professor of political science at Calvin College. ... Read more
Reviews for Pews, Prayers, and Participation: Religion and Civic Responsibility in America (Religion and Politics)
A truly valuable (and in many ways definitive) treatment of this contentious subject... A powerful and sophisticated endorsement of religion as a positive force in American civic life... A splendidly researched volume that makes an important point within a unified and coherent theoretical framework. It is highly recommended. Political Science Quarterly A solid book that brings new insights to bear ... Read more