{"product_id":"religion-in-american-history-paperback-softback-9781405161381","title":"Religion in American History (Paperback \/ softback) 9781405161381","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eReligion in American History\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePorterfield and Corrigan have put together a stellar lineup of scholars and collectively produced a classroom-usable book that simultaneously defines and stretches the field of American religious history. Combining the best of historical and religious studies approaches, the themes of the chapters together with the chronological structure give readers fresh perspectives on the American religious past.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e–Paul Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Colorado  \u003cp\u003e“Amanda Porterfield and John Corrigan have both opened new pathways to the study of American religious history. This superb text draws on that record of innovation, imagination, and insight to give us the story in a fresh and exciting way.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e–Brooks Holifield\u003c\/b\u003e, Emory University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A remarkably imaginative reading of religion in American history, the essays in this volume provide fresh insights into old materials and, at the same time, bring a wide array of new materials into view. This is, in short, an engaging tour through one of the most lively, contested, and important parts of the nation’s story.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e–Grant Wacker,\u003c\/b\u003e Duke University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAmanda Porterfield (Edited by), A Porterfield (Author), John Corrigan (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405161381, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 9 April 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e360 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 17.3 x 2.3 cm, 0.644 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e“At a time when the role of faith and belief in American life is receiving renewed attention, this is a valuable introduction to the nation’s religious heritage.”  (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Ecclesiastical History\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 July 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA comprehensive introduction to American religious history that successfully combines thematic and chronological approaches, aiding both teaching and learning\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrings 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\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessibly 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).\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvestigates the role of religion in forming people's identities, emotional experiences, social conflict, politics, and patriotism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use this book.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes on contributors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction, John \u003ci\u003eCorrigan and Amanda Porterfield\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I: Exploration and Encounter (1492-1676)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Politics, \u003ci\u003eAmanda Porterfield\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Cosmology, \u003ci\u003eJohn Corrigan\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Community, \u003ci\u003eSarah Rivett\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Practice, \u003ci\u003eTracy Neal Leavelle\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II: Atlantic World (1676-1802)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Politics, \u003ci\u003eJon Sensbach\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Cosmology, \u003ci\u003eStephen Marini\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Community, \u003ci\u003eKenneth P. Minkema\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Practice, \u003ci\u003eMartha L. Finch\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III: American Empire (1803-1898)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Politics, \u003ci\u003eMark A. Noll\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Cosmology, \u003ci\u003eRobert Fuller\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Community, \u003ci\u003eHeather D. Curtis\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Practice, \u003ci\u003eChristopher White\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV: Global Reach (1898-Present)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Politics, \u003ci\u003eCharles H. Lippy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Cosmology, \u003ci\u003eKathryn Lofton\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Community, \u003ci\u003ePeter W. Williams\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Practice, \u003ci\u003eCandy Gunther Brown\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religion \u0026amp; beliefs [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religion \u0026amp; beliefs\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religion%20\u0026amp;%20beliefs%20%5BHR%5D%22\"\u003eHR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52437782397208,"sku":"9781405161381","price":33.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405161381.jpg?v=1784939990","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/religion-in-american-history-paperback-softback-9781405161381","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}