From Politics to the Pews: How Partisanship and the Political Environment Shape

Description: From Politics to the Pews by Michele F. Margolis One of the most distinctive aspects of our politics today is the sorting of religious and non-religious voters into different parties; Margolis shows that this is more an effect of partisan sorting than a cause. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of the most substantial divides in American politics is the "God gap." Religious voters tend to identify with and support the Republican Party, while secular voters generally support the Democratic Party. Conventional wisdom suggests that religious differences between Republicans and Democrats have produced this gap, with voters sorting themselves into the party that best represents their religious views. Michele F. Margolis offers a bold challenge to the conventional wisdom, arguing that the relationship between religion and politics is far from a one-way street that starts in the church and ends at the ballot box. Margolis contends that political identity has a profound effect on social identity, including religion. Whether a person chooses to identify as religious and the extent of their involvement in a religious community are, in part, a response to political surroundings. In todays climate of political polarization, partisan actors also help reinforce the relationship between religion and politics, as Democratic and Republican elites stake out divergent positions on moral issues and use religious faith to varying degrees when reaching out to voters. Author Biography Michele F. Margolis is assistant professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania. Table of Contents Acknowledgments One / Group Identities and Politics in the United States Two / Putting Things in Context: Religious and Political Attachments over Time Three / A Life-Cycle Theory of Religion and Politics Four / Tracking Religious Trajectories over a Lifetime Five / Partisans Religious Responses to the Political Environment Six / The Religious and Political Consequences of Political Knowledge Seven / Faithful Partisans: A Closer Look at African Americans Eight / Generalizing the Life-Cycle Theory: A Reevaluation of the 1960 Election Nine / The Religious Sort Appendix Notes References Index Review "Anyone interested in the outsized role played by religion in American politics should read this book. So should anyone who doubts that politics and religion are deeply intertwined, as it will put those doubts to rest. In analyzing the connections, Margolis flips conventional wisdom on its head. Rather than the common assumption that religious beliefs shape peoples political views, she brilliantly demonstrates that for many Americans, their political views shape their religious identity. Quite simply, this book sets a new standard for the study of religion and politics--theoretically rich, empirically innovative, and beautifully written."--David E. Campbell, University of Notre Dame "There are no other books like From Politics to the Pews, with its original and persuasive argument that the relationship between political partisanship and religious identity is a reciprocal one. Margolis has added much to the research on partisan conflict and polarization."--Robert Y. Shapiro, Columbia University Review Quote "There are no other books like From Politics to the Pews , with its original and persuasive argument that the relationship between political partisanship and religious identity is a reciprocal one. Margolis has added much to the research on partisan conflict and polarization." Details ISBN022655578X Year 2018 ISBN-10 022655578X ISBN-13 9780226555782 Format Paperback Pages 336 Language English Series Chicago Studies in American Politics Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle How Partisanship and the Political Environment Shape Religious Identity Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Author Michele F. Margolis DEWEY 201.720973 Media Book Publication Date 2018-06-04 Short Title From Politics to the Pews UK Release Date 2018-06-04 AU Release Date 2018-06-04 NZ Release Date 2018-06-04 US Release Date 2018-06-04 Illustrations 59 line drawings, 34 tables Publisher The University of Chicago Press Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161787074;

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