Description
About the Author
Michele F. Margolis is assistant professor of political science at the University of Pennsylvania.
Reviews
"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 people's 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
Book Information
ISBN 9780226555782
Author Michele F. Margolis
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint University of Chicago Press
Publisher The University of Chicago Press