Religion American History

This student-friendly introduction combines both thematic andchronological approaches in exploring the pivotal role religionplayed in American history - and of its impact across a range ofissues, from identity formation and politics, to race, gender, andclass.

• A comprehensive introduction to American religious history thatsuccessfully combines thematic and chronological approaches, aidingboth teaching and learning
  
• Brings together a stellar cast of experts to trace thedevelopment of theology, the political order, practice, and race, ethnicity, gender and class throughout America's history
  
• Accessibly structured in to four key eras: Exploration andEncounter (1492-1676)
  The Atlantic World (1676-1802)
  AmericanEmpire (1803-1898)
  and Global Reach (1898-present).
  
• Investigates the role of religion in forming people'sidentities, emotional experiences, social conflict, politics, andpatriotism