Martin Steven

Christianity and Party Politics

Keeping the Faith

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Produktbeschreibung

Christianity and Party Politics aims to discuss and evaluate the contemporary relationship between party politics and religion. The book focuses on the important role of the Church in both electoral politics and public policy formulation in the twenty first century, and argues that contrary to the established secularisation argument generally applied in Europe, religion continues to be a powerful influence, particularly within British politics. Providing a valuable and long overdue contribution to the field, this work will provide readers with a detailed knowledge of how the worlds of politics and religion interact.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 184
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Juni 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 268g
• ISBN-13: 9780415870832
• ISBN-10: 0415870836
• Artikelnr.: 42026668

Autorenporträt

Martin Steven is currently a lecturer in the Department of Politics at University of Glasgow.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction: The Neglected Dimension of British Politics Part 1: The
Electoral Context 2. Religion and Voting Behaviour in Britain: From
Denominational Cleavage to the Alpha Vote 3. More Methodism than Marxism?
Christianity and the British Party System Part 2: The Christian Lobby 4.
Still the 'Conservative Party at Prayer'? The Role of the Church of England
Bishops in Parliament 5. A Presbyterian Conscience:The Church of Scotland,
The Labour Party and the Politics of Social Justice Part 3: The Religious
Issues 6. Little Wonder 'We Don't do God': Ethics, Life Issues and the
Power of the Christian Lobby 7. Still Fighting a Losing Battle? Equalities
and the Weakness of the Christian Lobby 8. Conclusions: the British Model
of Politics and Religion