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- Title
Putting Religion on the Map.
- Authors
Maffly-Kipp, Laurie F.
- Abstract
The article discusses a series of books by researchers Mark Silk and Andrew Walsh analyzing geographical aspects of religions in the U.S. Author Wilbur Zelinksy proposed a system for analyzing religion in relation to region using data from religious surveys. The author suggests that Silk and Walsh's approach differs from Zelinsky's by using state boundaries to define regions rather than demographic profiles in an attempt to analyze the relation of regional politics and religion. The author discusses the limitations of characterizing religious identity by region such as the risk of stereotyping. Zelinsky commented that migration increases religious diversity, hindering analysis of religions.
- Subjects
RELIGION &; geography; SILK, Mark; WALSH, Andrew; ZELINSKY, Wilbur; REGIONALISM; UNITED States religions
- Publication
Journal of American History, 2007, Vol 94, Issue 2, p522
- ISSN
0021-8723
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2307/25094964