1. Edition - April 2010
77.90 Euro
2010. 360 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 1-4051-6137-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-6137-4 - John Wiley & Sons








Detailed description
This student-friendly introduction combines both thematic and chronological approaches in exploring the pivotal role religion played in American history - and of its impact across a range of issues, from identity formation and politics, to race, gender, and class.

* A comprehensive introduction to American religious history that successfully combines thematic and chronological approaches, aiding both teaching and learning

* Brings together a stellar cast of experts to trace the development of theology, the political order, practice, and race, ethnicity, gender and class throughout America's history

* Accessibly structured in to four key eras: Exploration and Encounter (1492-1676); The Atlantic World (1676-1802); American Empire (1803-1898); and Global Reach (1898-present).

* Investigates the role of religion in forming people's identities, emotional experiences, social conflict, politics, and patriotism

From the contents
Introduction.

PART I: Exploration and Encounter (1492-1676).

1. Politics.

2. Cosmology.

3. Community.

4. Practice.

PART II: Atlantic World (1676-1802).

5. Politics.

6. Cosmology.

7. Community.

8. Practice.

PART III: American Empire (1803-1898).

9. Politics.

10. Cosmology.

11. Community.

12. Practice.

PART IV: Global Reach (1898-Present).

13. Politics.

14. Cosmology.

15. Community.

16. Practice.