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This book provides a fresh; engaging multi-disciplinary introduction to religion in contemporary America. The chapters explore the roots of contemporary American religion from the 1950s up to the present day; looking at the major traditions including mainline Protestantism; the evangelical-pentecostal surge; Catholicism; Judaism; African-American religions and new religious movements. The authors ask whether Americans are becoming less religious; and how religious thought has moved from traditional systematic theology to approaches such as black and feminist theology and environmental theology. The book introduces religion and social theory; and explores key issues and themes such as: religion and social change; politics; gender; sexuality; diversity; race and poverty. Students and instructors will find the combination of historical and sociological perspectives an invaluable aid to understanding this fascinating but complex field.