Religion in America (Paperback Edition) (Opposing Viewpoints) [Paperback]

William Dudley (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 7-12. Religion is the focus in this entry in the well-received Opposing Viewpoints series. The book is divided into four broad sections that address the questions: Is America a religious nation? Can religion solve America's problems? What should be done to accommodate religious freedom? What role should religion play in public school? The discussions cover such topics as whether America was founded on Christian principles, the role of government in social services programs operated by religious organizations, and religion in public schools. The writings are both thoughtful and provocative, and the essayists range from conservatives to the very liberal Alan Dershowitz. Questions for further discussion and an inclusive list of organizations (everything from American Atheists to the Christian Coalition) add to the book's usefulness. Includes chapter bibliographies. Ilene Cooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 218 pages
• Publisher: Greenhaven Press (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565100026
• ISBN-13: 978-1565100022
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,744,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Religion in America, January 3, 2007

By 

Jewish Book World Magazine (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Religion in America (Paperback Edition) (Opposing Viewpoints) (Paperback)

The usual series format is followed with pro and con positions on such controversial issues as: Is America a religious or a secular nation? What was the intent of the Founders regarding religion? What effect should or does religion have on American society? Does Christian fundamentalism threaten our freedom? What should be the role of religion in the public schools? Should religious doctrine influence decisions about abortion and traditional marriage? Materials chosen from periodical articles, speeches, and essays covering the entire spectrum from the far right to the liberal left make up the contents. Contact organizations, a bibliography, and index are included as is usual for this series. Even if the 2001 edition is owned, this balanced work should be considered because of the extremely up-to-date information on some very divisive issues that it provides. For teenage readers and adults.

Reviewed by Robert A. Silver