Fundamentalism in American religion and law Obama's challenge to patriarchy's threat to democracy / David A. J. Richards.

Author/creator Richards, David A. J.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoCambridge [U.K.] ; New York : Cambridge University Press,
Description[xi], 313 p. ; 25 cm.
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Contents The progressive recognition of human rights under American constitutional law -- The fundamentalism of constitutional originalism -- The motivations of constitutional fundamentalism -- Fundamentalism in Roman Catholicism -- Fundamentalism among protestants -- Mormon fundamentalism -- Patriarchal roots of constitutional fundamentalism -- Fundamentalism in religion and law : a critical overview -- Conclusion : patriarchy as the American dilemma : facing the problem of fundamentalism at home and abroad.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 279-299) and index.
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LCCN 2009028635
ISBN9780521191227 (hardback)