Confronting Ethnic White Christian Nationalism - by Chuck A Baker (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book analyzes the impact of white Christian nationalism on American society, using a quantitative-statistical approach. It argues that citizens are more likely to support nationalist, inequitable, and oppressive philosophies when they are presented in racialized and religious terms, justified by fear, and linked to religious beliefs.

Book Synopsis

This book uses a quantitative-statistical approach to examine the impact of the White Christian nationalist movement on American society, focusing on its influence on social institutions. Why has a plurality of citizens in the US supported nationalistic, inequitable, oppressive political philosophies? Chuck A. Baker argues that citizens become more receptive to nationalism when it is presented in racialized and religious terms, when racial and religious segregation is made acceptable by invoking fear that forces citizens to choose and accept a zero sum perception of winning for their survival, and by tying it to a religious context makes ethnic nationalism less unpleasant through the implication that it is divinely ordained. By exploring the interaction between ethnic nationalism and Christian nationalism and in a variety of social institutions including government, media, education, military, and economy, Chuck A. Baker reveals the justifications and rationalizations that contribute to making right-wing politics appealing to some people.

Review Quotes

Confronting Ethnic White Christian Nationalism: How the Alternative Right Is Redesigning America offers a fresh sociological view of White Christian Nationalism. Chuck Baker takes the reader on a very matter of fact journey from the beginning of this phenomenon to our current time. Whether you are a student, faculty member or just interested in learning more about how White Christian Nationalism came to be in the United States, I highly recommend this book. In fact, it should be required reading in high school and post-secondary institutions.

About the Author

Chuck A. Baker is professor at Delaware County Community College.