The political influence of churches
Djupe, Paul A.
The political influence of churches [electronic resource] / Paul A. Djupe, Christopher P. Gilbert. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - 1 online resource (x, 284 p.) : ill. - Cambridge studies in social theory, religion, and politics . - Cambridge studies in social theory, religion, and politics. .
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-278) and index.
A theory of religious influence on political behavior -- Social networks and church structure: congregations, small groups, informal contacts -- Clergy influences and religious commitment reconsidered: reconciling old and new influences on political behavior -- Church-centered influences on public opinion -- The resourceful believer: generating civic skills in church -- The construction of political mobilization in churches -- Present but not accounted for: churches, institutional treatment, and gender differences in civic resources.
Abstract: http://www3.openu.ac.il/ouweb/owal/new_books1.book_desc?in_mis_cat=125838.
9780511901713 (electronic bk.) 0511901712 (electronic bk.)
Christianity and politics--United States.
Christians--Political activity.
Macht.
Kirche.
USA.
Electronic books.
BR516 / .D57 2009eb
261.70973
The political influence of churches [electronic resource] / Paul A. Djupe, Christopher P. Gilbert. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009. - 1 online resource (x, 284 p.) : ill. - Cambridge studies in social theory, religion, and politics . - Cambridge studies in social theory, religion, and politics. .
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-278) and index.
A theory of religious influence on political behavior -- Social networks and church structure: congregations, small groups, informal contacts -- Clergy influences and religious commitment reconsidered: reconciling old and new influences on political behavior -- Church-centered influences on public opinion -- The resourceful believer: generating civic skills in church -- The construction of political mobilization in churches -- Present but not accounted for: churches, institutional treatment, and gender differences in civic resources.
Abstract: http://www3.openu.ac.il/ouweb/owal/new_books1.book_desc?in_mis_cat=125838.
9780511901713 (electronic bk.) 0511901712 (electronic bk.)
Christianity and politics--United States.
Christians--Political activity.
Macht.
Kirche.
USA.
Electronic books.
BR516 / .D57 2009eb
261.70973
