The Religious Right, 2nd Ed.: A Reference Handbook [Library Binding]

Glenn H. Utter (Author), John W. Storey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2001 | ISBN-10: 1576072126 | ISBN-13: 978-1576072127 | Edition: 2 Sub

Whether you consider Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson true icons or false idols, this second edition of an award-winning reference work will be of interest to you. The book updates and expands its examination of the religious right and its influence on our government, citizens, society, and politics. The coverage offers a critical-historical survey of the movement, focusing on its increased involvement in the political arena, attempts to forge coalitions, and notable successes and failures. Comprehensive in scope, this enlarged and updated work offers easy-to-read information for those seeking a better understanding of religious advocacy and its evolving role in American life.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Political scientist Utter and historian Storey, both of Lamar University, here update their 1995 reference work on the religious Right. The authors "treat the religious Right as an essentially political movement that courts voters" and lobbies for conservative causes. As such, the book's introduction and bibliographies necessarily shortchange the essential religious aspects of the religious Right. The battlegrounds of evolution and creation, school prayer, and moral and sexuality issues get adequate attention, but the role of the religious Right in U.S. policy toward Israel, for example, is virtually ignored. The book retains the format of the first edition, with chapters giving biographies of key figures, sociological survey data, a directory of organizations (both supporting and in opposition to the religious Right), and annotated bibliographies of print, video, audio, CD-ROM, and (new to this edition) Internet resources. The introduction and chronology give disproportionate space to the years since 1995. Given the large number of books cited, introductions to each section highlighting especially significant works would improve a third edition. Still, this is recommended for all public and academic libraries. Steve Young, McHenry Cty. Coll., Crystal Lake, IL
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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From the Contemporary World Issues series, which the publisher intends as "a good starting point for research by high school and college students, scholars, and general readers, as well as by legislators, businesspeople, activists, and others." REVWR
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Product Details

• Library Binding: 382 pages
• Publisher: ABC-Clio Inc; 2 Sub edition (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576072126
• ISBN-13: 978-1576072127
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable, scholarly work, April 9, 2002

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This review is from: The Religious Right, 2nd Ed.: A Reference Handbook (Library Binding)

Part of the ABC-CLIO "Contemporary World Issues" series, The Religious Right is now available in an expanded and updated second edition. Collaboratively prepared by Glenn H. Utter (Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas) and John W. Storey (Professor and Chair at the History Department, Lamar University), The Religious Right is an impressive, 395 page compendium that provides comprehensive information on the American "religious right", its formation and advocacy involvement with key political and social issues. From the Christian Coalition; to the domination of the Kansas Board of Education by religious fundamentalists; to then Texas Governor George Bush's dedication of June 10, 2000 as "Jesus Day" in the Lone Star State, The Religious Right is an invaluable, scholarly work, and a strongly recommended addition to academic American Studies, Religious Studies, and Political Science Studies reference collections.