Not by Politics Alone

The Enduring Influence of the Christian Right
1. Auflage 1998
ISBN: 978-1-57230-385-0
Verlag: Guilford Publications

Buch, Englisch, 270 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 542 g

In this incisive work, Sara Diamond expands our understanding of the Christian Right beyond what is commonly known about its electoral clout, shedding light on the rarely seen boundaries and intersections where politics and culture converge. The book examines the web of grassroots cultural institutions, including publishing houses, law firms, broadcast stations, and church-centered community programs, that have helped conservative evangelical groups maintain their influence for over two decades. Highlighting the movement's complex alliance with the Republican Party, Diamond provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the formation, organizing strategies, and heated internal debates of such powerful national organizations as Focus on the Family and the Christian Coalition. She offers a richly textured analysis of how the rubric of "family values" has been used to infuse evangelical beliefs into local and national discussions around such disparate issues as childrearing, gay rights, abortion, public education, and funding for the arts.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Diamond, Sarah

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft | Kulturwissenschaften Kulturwissenschaften
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface. Introduction. Staying Tuned. Hearts and Minds. The Long March. All Things to All People. Family Matters. As If It Were Murder. The Antigay Agenda. BY the Book. The End Is Near. Coming to Terms. Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Sarah Diamond, PhD, a leading authority on right-wing movements in the United States, holds a doctorate in sociology from the University of California. She is the author of Roads to Dominion; Spiritual Warfare; and Facing the Wrath. She lives in Berkeley California.