Religion and American Society: A Roadmap for American Religion (First Series)

Author: Xu Yihua
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Religion is the main carrier of traditional American values and a fundamental component of American sociocultural identity. The study of American religion holds significant importance for understanding the United States and the U.S.-China relationship. The "Religion and American Society" series aims to comprehensively explore the history of American religion and its role in U.S. domestic policy, foreign policy, and sociocultural life. It introduces research findings from both domestic and international scholars to promote academic research and exchange in this vital field. The first volume of "Religion and American Society" primarily features overviews and thematic essays on topics such as models of American religious studies, the history of American religion, religion and U.S. foreign policy, the American religious New Right, religion and national elections in the U.S., and the overseas missionary movements of American Protestantism.