{"product_id":"the-religious-left-what-it-does-and-how-it-can-do-better-9781479841950","title":"The Religious Left: What It Does and How It Can Do Better","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn incisive examination of progressive faith-based activism and its impact on American public life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile the Religious Right often dominates headlines, the Religious Left has been a persistent and influential force in shaping public policy across a wide spectrum of issues--from immigration and climate change to gun reform, marriage equality, and criminal justice. Despite its lower visibility, its contributions have been substantial, though not always successful. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Religious Left\u003c\/i\u003e, Robert Wuthnow offers a compelling analysis of progressive religious activism over the past 25 years. Drawing on policy documents, denominational reports, and public testimony, he highlights the work of key leaders and organizations operating largely behind the scenes. The book places contemporary efforts in historical context, tracing their roots to the Social Gospel movement of the nineteenth century and examining how strategies and priorities have evolved. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough in-depth case studies of nine major issues, Wuthnow assesses the strengths and limitations of the Religious Left's approach to advocacy. He offers thoughtful recommendations for faith leaders and congregations seeking to engage more effectively in progressive activism--especially at a time when democracy itself is embattled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Wuthnow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e New York University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781479841950\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Wuthnow\u003c\/b\u003e is the Gerard R. Andlinger '52 Professor of Professor of Sociology Emeritus and former director of the Princeton University Center for the Study of Religion, and author\/editor of more than three dozen books including \u003ci\u003eAfter Heaven: Spirituality in America Since the 1950s\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhy Religion Is Good for American Democracy\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a past President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion and of the Eastern Sociological Society.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Robert Wuthnow \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48552042758301,"sku":"9781479841950","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a3860593-b14d-4a15-b691-a4c4e0ee88a8.jpg?v=1782828354","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-religious-left-what-it-does-and-how-it-can-do-better-9781479841950","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}