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Mitt Romney, Mormonism, and the 2012 election
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Title
Mitt Romney, Mormonism, and the 2012 election / by Luke Perry.
ISBN
9781137360823
1137360828
Publication
New York, New York : Palgrave Macmillan, [2014]
Physical Description
1 online resource
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Summary
Romney was the first member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) to earn a presidential nomination from a major political party. This book examines what Mitt Romney's nomination for president means for America, Mormons, and the relationship between politics and religion. The first half of the book introduces Mormonism as a religion and a subculture to provide a foundation for understanding Mitt Romney and the 'Mormon Moment, ' a recent period of Mormons ascending in popular culture. The second half analyzes the interplay between politics and religion in the 2012 presidential election. Particular focus is given to the approach of the LDS Church toward American politics and the impact of Romney's faith on his campaign and electoral prospects. Mitt Romney, Mormonism, and the 2012 Election provides an analysis of a poorly understood religious group that is essential to understanding contemporary American politics.
Variant and related titles
Palgrave political science collection 2014.
Other formats
Print version: Perry, Luke. Mitt Romney, Mormonism, and the 2012 election
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
April 19, 2018
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
1. Introducing the 2012 Presidential Election
2. Basic Elements of Mormonism
3. Born in the U.S.A.
4. The Mormon Moment
5. The Rise of Romney
6. Prophets and Presidents
7. L.D.S. Political Advocacy
8. Who Won and Why
9. Forward.
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