This book examines the influence and activities of the Christian Right at the state level. One of the first attempts at studying the Christian Right comparatively across states, this book offers a new theoretically-driven perspective on how political context and constraints shape the Christian Right s strategy and influence. Based on evidence from in-depth case studies of three states - Indiana, Missouri, and Arizona - and qualitative and quantitative data from a wide variety of other states, its conclusions demonstrate that the movement s strategies and behavior are based on the political opportunity structure of each state, the movement s internal resources, and its ability to utilize threat-based mobilization.

Autorentext
Kimberly H. Conger is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

Inhalt
Political Context and Evangelical Activism * The Christian Right in American Politics * Working Within, Working Around, or Going Home * Indiana: Working Around a Strong Party * Missouri: "It's a Spirit Thing," Working Within the Party * Arizona: Covering the Bases in a Weak Party State * Going Home But Not Giving Up * Putting It All Together: Strategy and Influence Across the States * Conclusion: The Christian Right and the Context of State Politics