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The political influence of churches / Paul A. Djupe, Christopher P. Gilbert.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Cambridge studies in social theory, religion, and politicsPublication details: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, c2009.Description: x, 284 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780521871655 (hardback)
  • 0521871654 (hardback)
  • 9780521692199 (pbk.)
  • 0521692199 (pbk.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BR516 .D57 2009
Online resources:
Contents:
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.
Item type: Books
Holdings
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library General Stacks BKS BR 516 .D57 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA25067 Available AUA25067

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.