Representing God in Washington

The Role of Religious Lobbies in the American Polity

Hertzke, Allen D.

Cloth Edition, $35.00s
Cloth ISBN: 0-87049-553-4
Status: Out of Print

Paper Edition, $17.00s
Paper ISBN: 0-87049-570-4
Status: Out of Print

Library of Congress No.: LC 87-15144
Copyright Year: 1988
278 pp.

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Description

Hertzke dramatically illuminates the tensions between religious values and strategic political realities.
Examining the broad range of religious interest groups, the book dramatically illuminates the tensions between religious values and strategic political realities in contemporary America.

“By far the most comprehensive examination to date of lobbying by religious groups in Washington. He provides balanced and thoughtful analysis of the major religious lobbies, on both right and left. His book will be an essential source for anyone interested in learning more about this very important subject.”
—A. James Reichley, Brookings Institute.

“What’s especially intriguing about Representing God in Washington is that Hertzke links his work to an earlier, more optimistic period of interest group research. He views the expanded church presence in Washington as the embodiment of democratic pluralism. I think interest group scholars will want to take a look at this important new book.”
–Jeffrey M. Berry, Tufts

“. . . the Hertzke study surpasses anything previously written and should become one of the standard resource works for those concerned about religion and politics.”
–Albert J. Menendez, Church and State.

“Representing God in Washington never says who really represents God in our capital. But it does show who represents America’s religious people, and how well. Anyone wanting to understand the influence of religion on American public policy can learn from it.”
–E. Calvin Beisner, The World.

“Hertzke provides an excellent summary of current religious lobbies seeking to influence national policy . . . . He makes a fine case that religious lobbies allow non-elite representation in Washington and shows real mastery of interviewing as a research technique in political science.”
–Susan A. Stussy, Library Journal

“Hertzke’s inquiry into religious lobbies is an excellent model. Theoretically informed and perceptively observant, he has noted when and where religious lobbies have compromised their positions and played by the legislative rules of the game.”
–Jack R. Van Der Slik, Polity.

“Overall the book provides a creative and insightful analysis of religious lobbies. For those seeking a greater understanding of the role of religion in American politics, it is essential reading and should pave the way for much future research.”
—Daniel J. B. Hofrenning, Journal of Politics