Dowland, Seth, 1979-

Family values and the rise of the Christian right / Seth Dowland. - 271 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm - Politics and culture in modern America . - Politics and culture in modern America. .

Based on the author's 2007 dissertation from Duke University titled Defending manhood: gender, social order and the rise of the Christian right in the South, 1965-1995.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Children. Christian schools -- Textbook politics -- Home schools -- Part II. Mothers. Abortion -- Feminism -- Part III. Fathers. Gay rights -- Military men -- Promise Keepers.

9780812247602 0812247604

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Christian conservatism--History--United States--20th century.
Christian conservatism--Political aspects--History--United States--20th century.
Sex role--Religious aspects--Christianity.


United States--Politics and government--20th century.

BR 526 / .D69 2015