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Interfaith Advocacy : the Role of Religious Coalitions in the Political Process.

Using the historic Minnesota state government shutdown of 2011 as a backdrop, Interfaith Advocacy describes the work of the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition, an interfaith advocacy group that brings together leaders from Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim traditions to advocate on behalf...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Knutson, Katherine E.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2014.
Colección:Routledge research in American politics and governance.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; List of Abbreviations; Preface; 1 Unlikely Ties: The Joint Religious Legislative Coalition; 2 Seeds of Faith: Founding an Interfaith Coalition; 3 Joining the Club: Membership and the JRLC; 4 Joining Forces: Coalitions, Policymaking, and Political Conflict; 5 Behind Closed Doors: Lobbying Policymakers Directly; 6 Rallying the Troops: Using the Public and the Media; 7 Getting Out the Vote: Influence through Campaigns and Elections; 8 The Challenges and Opportunities of Interfaith Coalitions.
  • Appendix A: Interview QuestionsAppendix B: Interview Subjects; Selected Bibliography; Notes; Index.