Routledge History of Religion and Politics in the United States Since 1775

<p>Drawing together history and recent historiography this volume offers a reference work for understanding how religion influenced politics and how politics shaped religion in the United States from the American Revolution through to the present day.</p><p>The book brings together some of the most well-regarded scholars in history religious studies American studies political science and other disciplines working in this field providing a groundbreaking transdisciplinary history of this topic. It explores the major themes and historiographical trends that animate current scholarship ensuring that readers come away with a thorough picture of the field how it has evolved and where future scholars might take us.</p><p>This unique approach is well suited to students and scholars of both U.S. history and religious studies and encourages interdisciplinary analysis for the fields of religion and politics.</p>