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Patterson, Eric, 1971-

Latin America's neo-reformation : religion's influence on contemporary politics / Eric Patterson. - New York : Routledge, 2005. - ix, 187 pages ; 24 cm. - Latin American studies : social sciences and law . - Latin American studies (Routledge) .

Includes bibliographical references and index (p. 175-184).

1. Introduction : religion and politics in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico
2. Challenge of Pentecostal Protestantism to Catholic Latin America
3. "Different religions, different politics" hypotheses : culture, resources, and political engagement
4. Brazil
5. Chile
6. Mexico
7. Conclusion : assessing the evidence for the "different religions, different politics" hypotheses

The purpose of this study is to focus on the intersection of religion and politics. Do different religions result in different politics? More specifically, are there significant contrasts between the political attitudes and behaviour of Catholics and Protestants in Latin America?

ISBN: 0415949726 (hardback : alk. paper) 9780415949729 (hardback : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2004012932

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christianity and politics--History--Latin America--20th century.
Cristianismo y política --Historia --América Latina --Siglo XX
Christianity and politics--Catholic Church--History--20th century.
Cristianismo y política --Iglesia Católica
Christianity and politics--Protestant churches--History--20th century.
Cristianismo y política --Iglesias protestantes
Iglesia Católica --Actividad política

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Latin America--Church history--20th century.
Latin America--Politics and government--20th century.

LC Class. No.: BR 600 / P317l 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 322/.1/098090511