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Why Religion Is Good for American Democracy /

"How the actions and advocacy of diverse religious communities in the United States have supported democracy's development during the past centuryDoes religion benefit democracy? Robert Wuthnow says yes. In Why Religion Is Good for American Democracy, Wuthnow makes his case by moving beyon...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Wuthnow, Robert (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2021]
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Cover
  • Contents
  • Introduction
  • 1. Against Tyranny: Religious Advocacy in the New Deal Era
  • 2. Liberty of Conscience: Pacifism, War, and Conscientious Objection
  • 3. Freedom of Assembly: Conformity and Dissent in the 1950s
  • 4. Human Dignity: Welfare Provision, the State, and Charitable Choice
  • 5. Inclusion: Immigrant Religion and Immigrant Rights
  • 6. The Wealth Gap: Religion, Wealth, and Economic Inequality
  • 7. Health and Wellness: Faith Communities and COVID-19
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Index