The art of the public grovel : sexual sin and public confession in America / Susan Wise Bauer.

Author/creator Bauer, Susan Wise
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton : Princeton University Press, ©2008.
Descriptionx, 337 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Sex scandals--United States. --History.
Politicians--Sexual behavior. --United States. --History.
Presidents--Sexual behavior. --United States. --History.
Confession--Social aspects. --United States. --History.
Evangelicalism--United States.
United States--Moral conditions.

Contents Grover the good, Belshazzar Blaine, and the rapacious woman -- In the presence of the elect (with the world looking on) -- Aimee Semple McPherson and the devil -- Confession goes public -- Ted Kennedy misreads his public -- Jimmy Carter, traitor to the cause -- Jim Bakker shoots his allies -- Jimmy Swaggart's model confession -- Clinton and the three public confessions -- Unaware of change -- Conclusion: Predictions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [315]-322) and index.
LCCN 2008020570
ISBN9780691138107 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0691138109 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HQ 18.U5 B34 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold