Introducing American Religion provides a lively and concise overview of the historical development of religion in the USA. In four parts; Charles Lippy traces the history of American religion from Europe; Native American and African life; through to the age of independence; and on to the late twentieth century up to the present day. The narrative lays particular stress on the development of diversity and pluralism in American religious life. It explores the African American experience through slavery; Roman Catholic and Jewish immigration; political and economic factors; the impact of Latino culture; and the growth of Hinduism and Buddhism; as well as the concept of American civil religion. Introducing American Religion is ideal reading for students wishing to develop a broad understanding of American religious history. Illustrated throughout and featuring quotations from original sources; it includes text boxes; summary charts; study questions; a glossary and lists of further reading and weblinks to aid students with revision. The accompanying website for this book can be found at www/routledge.com/textbooks/9780415448598. Features of the website include a hyperlinked and annotated primary source bibliography (of primary sources named in the book and accompanying page numbers); a list of online audiovisual resources; test questions; a study skills section; PowerPoints on key chapters; additional images; tables and charts of statistics on American religion; links to online libraries and archives; a regularly updated blog.
#366948 in Books Shaun Assael 2016-10-18 2016-10-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.38 x 1.02 x 6.38l; 1.30 #File Name: 039916975X320 pagesThe Murder of Sonny Liston Las Vegas Heroin and Heavyweights
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