Preaching to Convert offers an intriguing new perspective on the outreach strategies of U.S. evangelicals; framing them as examples of activist performance; broadly defined as acts performed before an audience in the hopes of changing hearts and minds. Most writing about activist performance has focused on left-progressive causes; events; and actors. Preaching to Convert argues against such a constricted view of activism and for a more nuanced understanding of U.S. evangelicalism as a movement defined by its desire to win converts and spread the gospel. The book positions evangelicals as a diverse; complicated group confronting the loss of conservative Christianityrsquo;s default status in 21st-century U.S. culture. In the face of an increasingly secular age; evangelicals have been reassessing models of outreach. In acts like handing out Bible tracts to strangers on the street or going door-to-door with a Bible in hand; in elaborately staged horror-themed morality plays or multimillion-dollar creationist discovery centers; in megachurch services beamed to dozens of satellite campuses; and in controversial ldquo;ex-gayrdquo; ministries striving to return gays and lesbians to the straight and narrow; evangelicals are redefining what it means to be deeply committed in a pluralist world. The bookrsquo;s engaging style and careful argumentation make it accessible and appealing to scholars and students across a range of fields.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Must read for film bizBy naser mohammedHaving trained at Focus; and now producing on my own; I think this book is by far great at showcasing great case studies and also detailed accounts or history lessons on the world of indie filmmaking. I think every producer should read this book but more importantly every filmmaker0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. "DOWN AND DIRTY" and it was. Loved it.By DONALD D ROBERSONShows amazing behind the scenes stories of how movies get made; and distributed; who wields the power and how.The personalities behind the movie making business; and the amazing story of Harvey Weinstein and his brother and howthey created one of the most powerful studios. Its all I hoped it would be and more. Hard to put the book down.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Always fascinatingBy NBIve always enjoyed Peter Biskinds writing - he takes you up close and personal into the film industry. Its similar to looking through a window - but you dont feel like a peeping tom. I think one needs to read Easy Riders; Raging Bulls first as Down and Dirty Pictures continues to take you through the hallways of the Industry. Peter takes no prisoners - tells it like it is and if you dont like that -then find something else to read.
