Author:
Witte, John, Jr., 1959- author.
Edition Statement:5th edition.
ImprintNew York : Oxford University Press, [2022]
Descriptionxiii, 443 pages ; 24 cm
Note:The American experiment in historical context -- The theology and politics of the religion clauses -- The essential rights and liberties of religion -- Forging The First Amendment religion clauses -- The free exercise of religion : mapping the doctrinal terrain -- First Amendment religious exercise, expression, and exemption -- The free exercise of religion : neutrality, non-discrimination, and statutory rights -- Modern establishment law : mapping the doctrinal terrain -- Religion and public education : no establishment of religion, but equal access for religion -- Government and religious education : from accommodation to separation to equality -- Religion and public life -- The freedoms of religious organizations.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:This accessible and authoritative introduction tells the American story of religious liberty from its colonial beginnings to the latest Supreme Court cases. The new 5th edition of this classic textbook provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary overview of the historical formation and judicial application of the First Amendment guarantees of no establishment and free exercise of religion. The authors offer a balanced and accessible analysis of all the Supreme Court's cases from 1815-2021.
