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Religion and Region in America

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A decline in the differences between regions has been occurring in a number of demographic and socioeconomic aspects. Religion is one of several areas in which regional differences persist. Zelinsky's classification of seven religious regions remains standard. Americans migrating from one part of America to another are aware of this, and recent research supports popular perceptions. Migrants have been shown to be more likely to adapt to the level of religious commitment of the new region than to be dislocated by the move. As long as this remains true, migration should not be accompanied by a decline in the distinctiveness of religious regions. The continuing strength of the historically prominent denominations in the several regions is impressive.

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  • Samuel S. Hill, 1985. "Religion and Region in America," The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, , vol. 480(1), pages 132-141, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:anname:v:480:y:1985:i:1:p:132-141
    DOI: 10.1177/0002716285480001011
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