The End of White Christian America
The End of White Christian America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
336
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The End of White Christian America, Robert P. Jones explores the implications of research showing white Christians have become a minority in America, detailing the historical, social, and political contexts of this demographic shift, and projecting its future impacts on political affiliations, voting patterns, and cultural identity. The book addresses themes of racism and religious discrimination.
Informative
Contemplative
Melancholic
Challenging
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Review Roundup
Robert P. Jones' The End of White Christian America adeptly combines sociological analysis with historical context to explore the decline of white Christian dominance in U.S. culture. Critics praise its rigorous research and thought-provoking insights, though some note it can be dense and occasionally biased. Overall, it’s heralded as a crucial text for understanding contemporary America.
Who Should Read The End of White Christian America?
A reader who relishes sociopolitical and religious analysis, akin to those who appreciated American Grace by Robert D. Putnam or The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols, would find The End of White Christian America by Robert P. Jones intellectually enriching. Such readers are drawn to explorations of America's shifting demographic and cultural landscapes.
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336
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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