The Bible and the Ballot Box: Religion and Politics in the 1988 Election

by John C Green, James L Guth, John C Green, et al.

Book Overview

The 1988 elections abruptly brought the importance of religion in American politics into sharp focus. Two ministers, Pat Robertson and Jesse Jackson, sought their party's presidential nominations by mobilizing key religious constituencies. In addition, a host of other religious groups, from the Catholic bishops to the Jewish community, sought to influence the election outcome. More than ever, religion was a critical factor in the ballots cast by millions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367305801
• ISBN13: 9780367305802
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 9.1"