Pews, Prayers, and Participation: Religion and Civic Responsibility in America: Religion and Politics Series

"[A] truly valuable (and in many ways definitive) treatment of this contentious subject... A powerful and sophisticated endorsement of religion as a positive force in American civic life... A splendidly researched volume that makes an important point within a unified and coherent theoretical framework. It is highly recommended." -- Political Science Quarterly "A solid book that brings new insights to bear on our knowledge of religion and civic life. It is a must-read for scholars and laypeople interested in this topic and is likely to be a particularly useful resource for undergraduate courses in the social science of religion given that it is highly accessible and contains a wealth of information and facts." -- Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly