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50 Years of Mormon Public Perception in America by J.B. Haws (2013 Hardcover)

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Subject Area: Religion LCCN: 2013-009459 Intended Audience: Scholarly & Professional gtin13: 9780199897643 Subject: Christianity / Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon), General ISBN-10: 0199897646 Type: Textbook TitleLeading: The LC Classification Number: BX8611.H39 2013 ISBN-13: 9780199897643 Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Dewey Decimal: 289.3/73 Item Length: 6.4 in Number of Pages: 432 Pages Language: English Publication Name: Mormon Image in the American Mind : Fifty Years of Public Perception brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Item Weight: 25.6 Oz Illustrated: Yes Format: Hardcover Reviews: "J. B. Haws's recent study The Mormon Image in the American Mind: Fifty Years of Public Perception is a welcome addition to the field [of Mormon history]... While some elements of his narrative have been treated at length in other works, his perspective in dealing with their effect on public opinion is fresh and useful... [A]n accessible study of the last fifty years of Mormon history through the lens of media coverage and popular opinion." --The Association for Mormon Letters "An engaging account of Mormonism's 50-year journey out of the wilderness. J. B. Haws presents a lively story of a modern church's transition from 'building bunkers to bridges.' Thorough and judicious." --Terryl Givens, Professor of Literature and Religion and James A. Bostwick Professor of English, University of Richmond "The Mormon image in the American mind is, as J. B. Haws so eloquently demonstrates, an ever-moving target ranging from hostility, to invisibility, to grudging acceptance, to Broadway musicals. Of particular interest and value is Haws's careful nuancing of the image of Mormonism as refracted through the presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney. This smart, provocative book invites a wide and attentive readership." --Harry S. Stout, Jonathan Edwards Professor of American Religious History, Yale University "The Mormon Image in the American Mind breaks new ground in the fields of American religious history and Mormon studies. J. B. Haws has done remarkable historical spadework to uncover and overturn new sources and unconventional evidence to tell the recent story of the Mormon experience in America. A gifted writer, Haws helps connect and reconnect stories that have not been told or need retelling." --Reid L. Neilson, Managing Director, LDS Church History Department, "An important contribution to Mormon historical studies...This book provides a rich resource for those interested in the ongoing tension between Mormons and non-Mormon America."--Mormon Studies Review"This is an excellent source for scholars of Mormonism or cultural studies, and would be useful for students of Protestant Christianity in America as well."--Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions"J. B. Haws's recent study The Mormon Image in the American Mind: Fifty Years of Public Perception is a welcome addition to the field [of Mormon history]... While some elements of his narrative have been treated at length in other works, his perspective in dealing with their effect on public opinion is fresh and useful... [A]n accessible study of the last fifty years of Mormon history through the lens of media coverage and popular opinion." --TheAssociation for Mormon Letters"An engaging account of Mormonism's 50-year journey out of the wilderness. J. B. Haws presents a lively story of a modern church's transition from 'building bunkers to bridges.' Thorough and judicious." --Terryl Givens, Professor of Literature and Religion and James A. Bostwick Professor of English, University of Richmond"The book is well cited, and its conclusions and commentaries are well supported....Haws has made an important contribution by pulling together into new configurations a large body of previous research from diverse sources about particular historical events."--BYU Studies Quarterly"The Mormon image in the American mind is, as J. B. Haws so eloquently demonstrates, an ever-moving target ranging from hostility, to invisibility, to grudging acceptance, to Broadway musicals. Of particular interest and value is Haws's careful nuancing of the image of Mormonism as refracted through the presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney. This smart, provocative book invites a wide and attentive readership." --Harry S. Stout, Jonathan Edwards Professor ofAmerican Religious History, Yale University"The Mormon Image in the American Mind breaks new ground in the fields of American religious history and Mormon studies. J. B. Haws has done remarkable historical spadework to uncover and overturn new sources and unconventional evidence to tell the recent story of the Mormon experience in America. A gifted writer, Haws helps connect and reconnect stories that have not been told or need retelling." --Reid L. Neilson, Managing Director, LDS ChurchHistory Department, "An important contribution to Mormon historical studies...This book provides a rich resource for those interested in the ongoing tension between Mormons and non-Mormon America."--Mormon Studies Review"This is an excellent source for scholars of Mormonism or cultural studies, and would be useful for students of Protestant Christianity in America as well."--Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions "J. B. Haws's recent study The Mormon Image in the American Mind: Fifty Years of Public Perception is a welcome addition to the field [of Mormon history]... While some elements of his narrative have been treated at length in other works, his perspective in dealing with their effect on public opinion is fresh and useful... [A]n accessible study of the last fifty years of Mormon history through the lens of media coverage and popular opinion." --The Association for Mormon Letters"An engaging account of Mormonism's 50-year journey out of the wilderness. J. B. Haws presents a lively story of a modern church's transition from 'building bunkers to bridges.' Thorough and judicious." --Terryl Givens, Professor of Literature and Religion and James A. Bostwick Professor of English, University of Richmond"The book is well cited, and its conclusions and commentaries are well supported....Haws has made an important contribution by pulling together into new configurations a large body of previous research from diverse sources about particular historical events."--BYU Studies Quarterly"The Mormon image in the American mind is, as J. B. Haws so eloquently demonstrates, an ever-moving target ranging from hostility, to invisibility, to grudging acceptance, to Broadway musicals. Of particular interest and value is Haws's careful nuancing of the image of Mormonism as refracted through the presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney. This smart, provocative book invites a wide and attentive readership." --Harry S. Stout, Jonathan Edwards Professor of American Religious History, Yale University "The Mormon Image in the American Mind breaks new ground in the fields of American religious history and Mormon studies. J. B. Haws has done remarkable historical spadework to uncover and overturn new sources and unconventional evidence to tell the recent story of the Mormon experience in America. A gifted writer, Haws helps connect and reconnect stories that have not been told or need retelling." --Reid L. Neilson, Managing Director, LDS Church History Department, "An engaging account of Mormonism's 50-year journey out of the wilderness. J. B. Haws presents a lively story of a modern church's transition from 'building bunkers to bridges.' Thorough and judicious." --Terryl Givens, Professor of Literature and Religion and James A. Bostwick Professor of English, University of Richmond "The Mormon image in the American mind is, as J. B. Haws so eloquently demonstrates, an ever-moving target ranging from hostility, to invisibility, to grudging acceptance, to Broadway musicals. Of particular interest and value is Haws's careful nuancing of the image of Mormonism as refracted through the presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney. This smart, provocative book invites a wide and attentive readership." --Harry S. Stout, Jonathan Edwards Professor of American Religious History, Yale University "The Mormon Image in the American Mind breaks new ground in the fields of American religious history and Mormon studies. J. B. Haws has done remarkable historical spadework to uncover and overturn new sources and unconventional evidence to tell the recent story of the Mormon experience in America. A gifted writer, Haws helps connect and reconnect stories that have not been told or need retelling." --Reid L. Neilson, Managing Director, LDS Church History Department, "An important contribution to Mormon historical studies...This book provides a rich resource for those interested in the ongoing tension between Mormons and non-Mormon America."--Mormon Studies Review "This is an excellent source for scholars of Mormonism or cultural studies, and would be useful for students of Protestant Christianity in America as well."--Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions "J. B. Haws's recent study The Mormon Image in the American Mind: Fifty Years of Public Perception is a welcome addition to the field [of Mormon history]... While some elements of his narrative have been treated at length in other works, his perspective in dealing with their effect on public opinion is fresh and useful... [A]n accessible study of the last fifty years of Mormon history through the lens of media coverage and popular opinion." --The Association for Mormon Letters "An engaging account of Mormonism's 50-year journey out of the wilderness. J. B. Haws presents a lively story of a modern church's transition from 'building bunkers to bridges.' Thorough and judicious." --Terryl Givens, Professor of Literature and Religion and James A. Bostwick Professor of English, University of Richmond "The Mormon image in the American mind is, as J. B. Haws so eloquently demonstrates, an ever-moving target ranging from hostility, to invisibility, to grudging acceptance, to Broadway musicals. Of particular interest and value is Haws's careful nuancing of the image of Mormonism as refracted through the presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney. This smart, provocative book invites a wide and attentive readership." --Harry S. Stout, Jonathan Edwards Professor of American Religious History, Yale University "The Mormon Image in the American Mind breaks new ground in the fields of American religious history and Mormon studies. J. B. Haws has done remarkable historical spadework to uncover and overturn new sources and unconventional evidence to tell the recent story of the Mormon experience in America. A gifted writer, Haws helps connect and reconnect stories that have not been told or need retelling." --Reid L. Neilson, Managing Director, LDS Church History Department, "An important contribution to Mormon historical studies...This book provides a rich resource for those interested in the ongoing tension between Mormons and non-Mormon America."--Mormon Studies Review "This is an excellent source for scholars of Mormonism or cultural studies, and would be useful for students of Protestant Christianity in America as well."--Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions "J. B. Haws's recent study The Mormon Image in the American Mind: Fifty Years of Public Perception is a welcome addition to the field [of Mormon history]... While some elements of his narrative have been treated at length in other works, his perspective in dealing with their effect on public opinion is fresh and useful... [A]n accessible study of the last fifty years of Mormon history through the lens of media coverage and popular opinion." --The Association for Mormon Letters "An engaging account of Mormonism's 50-year journey out of the wilderness. J. B. Haws presents a lively story of a modern church's transition from 'building bunkers to bridges.' Thorough and judicious." --Terryl Givens, Professor of Literature and Religion and James A. Bostwick Professor of English, University of Richmond "The book is well cited, and its conclusions and commentaries are well supported....Haws has made an important contribution by pulling together into new configurations a large body of previous research from diverse sources about particular historical events."--BYU Studies Quarterly "The Mormon image in the American mind is, as J. B. Haws so eloquently demonstrates, an ever-moving target ranging from hostility, to invisibility, to grudging acceptance, to Broadway musicals. Of particular interest and value is Haws's careful nuancing of the image of Mormonism as refracted through the presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney. This smart, provocative book invites a wide and attentive readership." --Harry S. Stout, Jonathan Edwards Professor of American Religious History, Yale University "The Mormon Image in the American Mind breaks new ground in the fields of American religious history and Mormon studies. J. B. Haws has done remarkable historical spadework to uncover and overturn new sources and unconventional evidence to tell the recent story of the Mormon experience in America. A gifted writer, Haws helps connect and reconnect stories that have not been told or need retelling." --Reid L. Neilson, Managing Director, LDS Church History Department, "This is an excellent source for scholars of Mormonism or cultural studies, and would be useful for students of Protestant Christianity in America as well."--Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions "J. B. Haws's recent study The Mormon Image in the American Mind: Fifty Years of Public Perception is a welcome addition to the field [of Mormon history]... While some elements of his narrative have been treated at length in other works, his perspective in dealing with their effect on public opinion is fresh and useful... [A]n accessible study of the last fifty years of Mormon history through the lens of media coverage and popular opinion." --The Association for Mormon Letters "An engaging account of Mormonism's 50-year journey out of the wilderness. J. B. Haws presents a lively story of a modern church's transition from 'building bunkers to bridges.' Thorough and judicious." --Terryl Givens, Professor of Literature and Religion and James A. Bostwick Professor of English, University of Richmond "The Mormon image in the American mind is, as J. B. Haws so eloquently demonstrates, an ever-moving target ranging from hostility, to invisibility, to grudging acceptance, to Broadway musicals. Of particular interest and value is Haws's careful nuancing of the image of Mormonism as refracted through the presidential campaigns of Mitt Romney. This smart, provocative book invites a wide and attentive readership." --Harry S. Stout, Jonathan Edwards Professor of American Religious History, Yale University "The Mormon Image in the American Mind breaks new ground in the fields of American religious history and Mormon studies. J. B. Haws has done remarkable historical spadework to uncover and overturn new sources and unconventional evidence to tell the recent story of the Mormon experience in America. A gifted writer, Haws helps connect and reconnect stories that have not been told or need retelling." --Reid L. Neilson, Managing Director, LDS Church History Department Synopsis: What do Americans think about Mormons, and why do they think what they do? J.B. Haws reveals the dramatic transformation of American thought about Mormons over a period of forty years, showing how a surprising range of personalities, organizations, and events helped to shape the American public's understanding of Mormon history., What do Americans think about Mormons, and why do they think what they do? J.B. Haws reveals the dramatic transformation of American thought about Mormons over a period of forty years, showing how a surprising range of personalities, organizations, and events -- the Osmonds, the Olympics, the Tabernacle Choir, Evangelical Christians, the Equal Rights Amendment, Sports Illustrated, and even Miss America -- helped to shape the American public's understanding of Mormon history. When the Mormon former governor of Michigan George Romney ran for president, he was admired for his personal piety and even called a political Billy Graham. When George's son Mitt ran for president in 2008, hundreds of thousands of Christians were told that a vote for Mitt Romney was a vote for Satan. What changed in the intervening four decades? Why were the theology of the Latter-day Saints and their status as ''Christians'' widely accepted in 1968, but so hotly contested in 2008? The disconnect between admiration for the reputation of indivdual Mormons as friendly, hard-working, family-oriented and the ambivalence towards the institution of Mormonism, whuich was reputed to be secretive, authoritarian, deceptive, is a gap that represents perhaps the most dominant trend in the recent history of the LDS image. The Mormon Image in the American Mind offers crucial insight into the complex shifts in public perception of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its membership, and American society., What do Americans really think about Mormons, and why? Through a fascinating survey of Mormon encounters with the media, including such personalities and events as the Osmonds, the Olympics, the Tabernacle Choir, Evangelical Christians, the Equal Rights Amendment, Sports Illustrated, and even Miss America, J.B. Haws reveals the dramatic transformation of the American public's understanding of Mormons in the past half-century. When the Mormon George Romney, former governor of Michigan, ran for president in 1968, he was admired for his personal piety and characterized as "a kind of political Billy Graham." When George's son Mitt ran in 2008, a widely distributed email told hundreds of thousands of Christians that a vote for Mitt Romney was a vote for Satan. What had changed in the intervening four decades? Why were the theology of the Latter-day Saints and their "Christian" status mostly nonissues in 1968 but so hotly contested in 2008? For years, the American perception of Mormonism has been torn between admiration for individual Mormons - seen as friendly, hard-working, and family-oriented - and ambivalence toward institutional Mormonism - allegedly secretive, authoritarian, and weird. The Mormon Image in the American Mind offers vital insight into the complex shifts in public perception of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its members, and its place in American society., Winner of the Mormon History Association Best Book Award What do Americans really think about Mormons, and why? Through a fascinating survey of Mormon encounters with the media, including such personalities and events as the Osmonds, the Olympics, the Tabernacle Choir, evangelical Christians, the Equal Rights Amendment, Sports Illustrated , and even Miss America, J.B. Haws reveals the dramatic transformation of the American public's understanding of Mormons in the past half-century. When the Mormon George Romney, former governor of Michigan, ran for president in 1968, he was admired for his personal piety and characterized as "a kind of political Billy Graham." When George's son Mitt ran in 2008, a widely distributed email told hundreds of thousands of Christians that a vote for Mitt Romney was a vote for Satan. What had changed in the intervening four decades? Why were the theology of the Latter-day Saints and their "Christian" status mostly nonissues in 1968 but so hotly contested in 2008? For years, the American perception of Mormonism has been torn between admiration for individual Mormons-seen as friendly, hard-working, and family-oriented-and ambivalence toward institutional Mormonism-allegedly secretive, authoritarian, and weird. The Mormon Image in the American Mind offers vital insight into the complex shifts in public perception of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its members, and its place in American society. Item Height: 1.5 in Dewey Edition: 23 Table Of Content: Acknowledgements1. Framing a Collage2. ''George W. Romney is ready and has the faith'': Mormonism in a Presidential Campaign Season3. Church Rites vs. Civil Rights4. The Politics of Family Values: 1972-19815. Familiar Spirits, Part One: The Early Eighties6. Familiar Spirits, Part Two: The Eighties and Early Nineties7. Standing a Little Taller: 1995-20058. Familiar Faces: Mormons and American Popular Culture in a New Millennium9. Suspicions-and Surprises: The 2008 Campaign Season10. ''Don't Think This Is Really a Moment'': Proposition 8, Broadway Plays, Presidential Campaigns Part Two - and ParadoxesBibliography Author: J. B. Haws Item Width: 9.3 in Publication Year: 2013

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  1. This book is a fascinating deep dive into how Mormonism has been perceived in America over the past 50 years. J. B. Haws provides insightful analysis and well-researched perspectives, making it a must-read for anyone interested in religious history or cultural studies. The hardcover edition feels sturdy and well-made, perfect for adding to a serious collector's shelf. Engaging and thought-provoking—highly recommend!

    Adriano De Rossi

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