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Diane Winston, "Righting the American Dream: How the Media Mainstreamed Reagan's Evangelical Vision" (U Chicago Press, 2023)

New Books in Political Science

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American Religious Imaginary and Reagan's Faith

Exploring the concept of the American religious imaginary and Reagan's deep faith, this chapter delves into how narratives of God choosing the nation and Reagan's 'city on a hill' metaphor shaped national identity. It discusses Reagan's religious upbringing, the fusion of conservative Christianity and countercultural movements, and the influence of various religious imaginaries on societal values and behaviors.

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