Beyond Left and Right : Helping Christians Make Sense of American Politics

The 2008 U.S. presidential election is already heating up, fueled by debates about religion and politics, and dividing people of faith. Many Christians want to engage in politics but feel underequipped and overwhelmed. Wheaton College political scientist Amy E. Black believes Christians must become politically educated, not stereotyped and polarized. Beyond Left and Right offers a complete guide to the inner workings of American politics, equipping readers to think intelligently and to actively engage politics with their faith. Black is intentionally unbiased and avoids fleeting hot-button issues, ensuring the staying power of Beyond Left and Right, even after the election dust settles. Recommended for Christians and students interested in faith and politics.

Amy E. Black (PhD, MIT) is associate professor of Politics & International Relations at Wheaton College and is president of Christians in Political Science. She is the coauthor of the book Of Little Faith and author of From Inspiration to Legislation. She lives in Wheaton, Illinois.