God at the Grass Roots, 1996 - Softcover

Rozell, Mark J.; Wilcox, Clyde

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0847686116 ISBN 13: 9780847686117

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 1997

Synopsis

God at the Grass Roots, 1996 is composed of entirely new and original essays that analyze the impact of the Christian Right in the 1996 national, state, and local elections. The nation's leading scholars of religion and politics identify and illuminate numerous trends that have dramatically evolved since the landmark elections of 1994. More than simply a revised version of the popular God at the Grass Roots, this fundamentally new edition examines the Christian Right's nationwide influence, and the essays arrive at starkly different conclusions about America's most organized and observed political interest group. This text will complement all courses on parties and elections, and religion and politics.

About this title

About the Author:

Mark J. Rozell is professor and chair of the department of politics at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Clyde Wilcox is professor of government at Georgetown University. Both have written several books on religion and politics.

Review:

This book is well-written and compelling... (Scott E. Buchanan APSA Legislative Studies Section Newsletter, Book Notes)

Rozell and Wilcox have provided a excellent set of case studies that demonstrate both the power and the limitations of religious conservatism in American politics. The main strength of the book is its detailed insider's view of state politics. (Ted G. Jelen, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Perspective On Political Science, Winter 99, Vol. 28, No.1)

All readers will find much originality and value in the systematic analysis of the often-contrasting views of Reed and Robertson. The major strength of the book is the finely detailed analysis of these two goals on the two chapters analyzing the coalition's 'dreams' off restoration and recognition. (Stuart A. Lilie)

God at the Grassroots is both helpful and timely. This book is valuable as a collection of well-researched vignettes, and also well-written and insightful. (Rober D. Wodberry, UNC, chapel Hill, north Caorlina Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion)

Rozell and Wilcox have again assembled a diverse and talented cast who produce a volume that makes a contribution to our understanding of the connections between social movements and electoral politics. . . . An invaluable resource for information about state politics and the Christian Right. The volume should not merely remain a resource, however, but should make it into your classrooms. (Paul A. Djupe, Gustavus Adolphus College)

All readers will find much originality and value in the systematic analysis of the often-contrasting views of Reed and Robertson. (Stuart A. Lilie American Political Science Review)

God at the Grass Roots, 1996 makes a valuable contribution to the study of the Christian Right in American national and state politics. The book provides a timely follow-up to the editors' previous examination of the 1994 elections... The book makes an important contribution to the political science literature on the American Right... (R Claire Snyder, Rutgers University New Political Science, Volume 20, Number 2, 1998)

Rozell and Wilcox have again assembled a diverse and talented cast who produce a volume that makes a contribution to our understanding of the connections between social movements and electoral politics. It is a necessary addition for those interested in the Christian Right. The chapters are well written and examine and explain data in a way comprehensible by undergraduates. The work captures points that would enrich a variety of courses. (Paul A. Djupe, Gustavus Adolphus College H-Net: Humanities and Social Science Reviews Online)

God and the Grass Roots represents a thoughtful and insightful approach to the interplay of religion and politics in American life. Hopefully it will stimulate further study... (Peter J. Herz, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Nova Religio: The Journal Of Alternative And Emergent Religions)

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0847686116
• ISBN 13: 9780847686117
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 250