Religion, Race, and Barack Obama's New Democratic Pluralism (Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance)

The 2008 Presidential Election: How Religion Played a Critical Role in Barack Obama's Victory is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between religion, race, ethnicity, gender, and cultural values in American politics.

This book provides a detailed analysis of how ten of the largest segments of the American electorate voted in the 2008 presidential election, including Mainline Protestants, Evangelicals, Catholics, Jews, Muslims, and seculars.

The authors challenge conventional clichés about the role of religion in American politics and demonstrate how Barack Obama was able to close the electoral "God gap" that had previously favored Republican candidates.

With a foreword by leading expert on religion and politics in the United States, this book is an insightful prism through which to explore the growing influence of religion in American politics.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that shaped the 2008 presidential election and the future of American politics.