Religion in America

The Basics

Michael Pasquier

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Routledge
29 March 2023

Regional studies; Religion: general; Society & culture: general; Sociology

Series: The Basics

"Religion in America: The Basics is a concise introduction to the historical development of religions in the United States.

It is an invitation to explore the complex tapestry of religious beliefs and practices that shaped life in North America from the colonial encounters of the fifteenth century to the culture wars of the twenty-first century. Far from a people unified around a common understanding of Christianity, Religion in America: The Basics tracks the steady diversification of the American religious landscape and the many religious conflicts that have changed American society. At the same time, it explores how Americans from a variety of religious backgrounds worked together to face the challenges of racism, poverty, war, and other social concerns.

This thoroughly revised second edition now covers the Obama and Trump administrations, Black Lives Matter, Christian nationalism, pluralism, and the development of the ""nones"" and the ""unaffiliated."" With each chapter featuring concise summaries and suggested further readings, this book is an invaluable resource for students approaching the history of religion in America for the first time."

By: Michael Pasquier
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9780367691790
ISBN 10: 0367691795
Series: The Basics
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 29 March 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction 2. The History and Memory of Religion in America 3. Religion and Colonialism in Early America, 1400s to 1770s 4. Religion in a New Nation, 1770s to 1860s 5. Religion in a Modernizing America, 1860s to 1920s 6. Religious Diversity in a Globalizing America, 1920s to 2000s 7. Religion in America after 9/11. Index

Michael Pasquier is Professor of Religious Studies and History at Louisiana State University. His work on the history of religion in America has been supported by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Whiting Foundation.