religion's influence on contemporary politics Patterson, Eric 1971- creator text bibliography nyu New York Routledge 2005 monographic eng

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ix, 187 pages ; 24 cm. The purpose of this study is to focus on the intersection of religion and politics. Do different religions result in different politics? More specifically, are there significant contrasts between the political attitudes and behaviour of Catholics and Protestants in Latin America? 1. Introduction : religion and politics in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico 2. Challenge of Pentecostal Protestantism to Catholic Latin America 3. "Different religions, different politics" hypotheses : culture, resources, and political engagement 4. Brazil 5. Chile 6. Mexico 7. Conclusion : assessing the evidence for the "different religions, different politics" hypotheses Eric Patterson. Includes bibliographical references and index (p. 175-184). cl----- Christianity and politics Latin America History 20th century Cristianismo y política América Latina Historia Siglo XX Christianity and politics Catholic Church History 20th century Cristianismo y política Iglesia Católica Christianity and politics Protestant churches History 20th century Cristianismo y política Iglesias protestantes Iglesia Católica Actividad política Latin America Church history 20th century Latin America Politics and government 20th century BR 600 P317l 2005 322/.1/098090511 0415949726 (hardback : alk. paper) 9780415949729 (hardback : alk. paper) 2004012932 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0418/2004012932.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0648/2004012932-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0418/2004012932.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0648/2004012932-d.html DLC 040601 20240125104950.0 13610273 eng