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Latin America's neo-reformation : religion's influence on contemporary politics / Eric Patterson.

Patterson, Eric, 1971- (Author).

Summary:

The purpose of this study is to focus on the intersection of religion and politics. Do different religions result in different politics? More specifically, are there significant contrasts between the political attitudes and behavior of Catholics and Protestants in Latin America?

Record details

ISBN: 9781135412845
ISBN: 1135412847
Physical Description: 1 online resource (ix, 187 pages).
Publisher: New York : Routledge, 2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Multi-User. CatMonthString:august.17
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index (pages 175-184).
Formatted Contents Note:	Ch. 1. Introduction : religion and politics in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico -- Ch. 2. challenge of pentecostal protestantism to Catholic Latin America -- Ch. 3. "different religions, different politics" hypotheses : culture, resources, and political engagement -- Ch. 4. Brazil -- Ch. 5. Chile -- Ch. 6. Mexico -- Ch. 7. Conclusion : assessing the evidence for the "different religions, different politics" hypotheses.
Restrictions on Access Note:	Restrictions: NLC students and staff only.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access restricted by subscription. Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.