The Religious Right

by Utter, Glenn H.; Storey, John W.

• ISBN13: 9780874367782
• ISBN10: 0874367786
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-12-01
• Publisher: Abc-Clio Inc

Summary

This timely work presents an unbiased examination of the religious right and its role in American life. From the fight to outlaw the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution to the struggle to outlaw abortion, the religious right is continually exerting an influence on public policy. This book explores the influence of religion on legislation and society, while examining the alignment of the religious right with the political right. A historical survey of the movement highlights the shift to a "hands-on" approach to politics and the struggle to present a unified front. Biographies of the men and women who have defined the movement and a detailed chronology provide a thorough understanding of the movement's agenda and goals. Annotated listings of print and nonprint resources, as well as of organizations affiliated with the religious right and those opposing it, aid in further research. Comprehensive in its scope, this work offers easy-to-read, pertinent information for those seeking to understand the religious right and its evolving role in American society.
The Religious Right: A Reference Handbook is part of ABC-CLIO's award-winning Contemporary World Issues series. Other books in the series deal with issues such as homelessness, abortion, domestic violence, gun control, global development, and capital punishment.

Author Biography

Glenn H. Utter, professor and chair of the Political Science Department at Lamar University John W. Storey is currently professor and chair of the History Department at Lamar University

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
Chronology	p. 35
Biographical Sketches	p. 73
Survey Data and Quotations	p. 125
A Survey of Conservative Christian Attitudes	p. 125
Quotations	p. 138
Responses to the Religious Right: Scholarly and Polemical	p. 152
Directory of Organizations	p. 157
Organizations on the Religious Right	p. 157
Organizations Critical of the Religious Right	p. 187
Selected Print Resources	p. 193
Works about the Religious Right	p. 193
Works from the Religious Right	p. 232
Periodicals	p. 280
Selected Nonprint Resources	p. 291
Audiotapes and Videotapes Presenting Religious Right Positions	p. 291
Audiotapes and Videotapes about the Religious Right	p. 326
Radio and Television Programs	p. 334
CD-ROMs	p. 337
Internet Resources	p. 338
Glossary	p. 347
Index	p. 357
About the Authors	p. 383
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