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The Rise of the Religious Right in American Politics
This chapter explores the significant influence of the religious right on the political scene, particularly focusing on key players like the Moral Majority and Jerry Falwell during the late 20th century. It analyzes how the conservative movement evolved alongside changes in society, the implications of the end of the Cold War, and the subsequent rise of a new conservatism rooted in traditional values.