This book chronologically analyzes thirteen key US Presidents, from Washington to Trump, to highlight how religion has informed or influence their politics and policies. For years, leading scholars have largely neglected religion in presidential studies. Yet, religion has played a significant role in a number of critical presidencies in US history. This volume reveals the deep religious side to such presidents as Truman, Eisenhower, and Reagan, among others, and the impact that faith had on their administrations. Now in its third edition, this work also provides a fresh look at the legacy of Obama's faith-based administration, as well as a new chapter on the 2016 Trump campaign's dependence on religious voters to provide a timely update to a key text in the study of religion and the presidency.


About the Author

Mark J. Rozell is the Dean of the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University as well as the Ruth D. and John T. Hazel Chair in Public Policy. He is the author of nine books, the editor of twenty-two additional books, and the co-editor (with Ted G. Jelen) of the Palgrave book series on religion and politics.

Gleaves Whitney is director of the Hauenstein Center for the Study of the Presidency at Grand Valley State University. He is the author of numerous books and articles and formerly was chief speechwriter to Michigan governor John Engler.

Book Information
ISBN 9783319621746
Author Mark J. Rozell
Format Paperback
Page Count 312
Imprint Springer International Publishing AG
Publisher Springer International Publishing AG
Weight(grams) 4248g