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Mitt Romney, Mormonism, and the 2012 election / Luke Perry.
- Title
- Mitt Romney, Mormonism, and the 2012 election / Luke Perry.
- Author
- Perry, Luke
- Publication
- New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.
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- Description
- ix, 241 pages; 23 cm.
- 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"--Page [4] of cover.
- Series Statement
- Palgrave studies in religion, politics, and policy
- Uniform Title
- Palgrave studies in religion, politics, and policy
- Subject
- Romney, Mitt
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints > Political activity
- 2012
- Presidential candidates > United States > Biography
- Latter Day Saints > United States > Biography
- Presidents > United States > Election > 2012
- Latter Day Saint churches > Political aspects > United States
- Latter Day Saint churches > Political activity
- United States > Politics and government
- Genre/Form
- Biographies
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- Contents
- Introducing the 2012 Presidential Election -- Basic Elements of Mormonism -- Born in the U.S.A. -- The Mormon Moment -- The Rise of Romney -- Prophets and Presidents -- L.D.S. Political Advocacy -- Who Won and Why -- Forward.
- ISBN
- 9781137360748 (alk. paper)
- 1137360747 (alk. paper)
- LCCN
- ^^2014003351
- OCLC
- 881146227
- SCSB-12302131
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library