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Book of the Week: Religion in the Modern American West

Monday June 22, 2009
Religion in the Modern American West
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The American West has never been merely a geographical space. Instead, it has long played a nearly sacred role in the American imagination and sense of national identity. Because of the worldwide reach of American media, it even plays a role in the imaginations of others around the globe - very often, the American West becomes a symbol for America itself. But what role, if any, has religion played in the development and identity of the West?

Book of the Week: Religion in the Modern American West

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