Religion American History

von Porterfield

360 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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 World (1676-1802); American Empire (1803-1898); and Global Reach (1898-present). - Investigates the role of religion in forming people's identities, emotional experiences, social conflict, politics, and patriotism

• Reihe: John Wiley & Sons
• ISBN: 9781405161381
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.04.2010
• Größe: 244 x 170 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons