The Christian Right in Republican State Politics

Conger, K.

This book examines the influence and activities of the Christian Right at the state level. One of the first attempts at studying the Christian Right comparatively across states, this book offers a new theoretically-driven perspective on how political context and constraints shape the Christian Right s strategy and influence. Based on evidence from in-depth case studies of three states - Indiana, Missouri, and Arizona - and qualitative and quantitative data from a wide variety of other states, its conclusions demonstrate that the movement s strategies and behavior are based on the political opportunity structure of each state, the movement s internal resources, and its ability to utilize threat-based mobilization.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2009-11-12

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230620797

DOI: 10.1057/9780230101746

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 202