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32202
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English
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Utah : Sagebrush Democracy
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Rocky Mountain Politics
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Albuquerque, NM
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University of New Mexico Press
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11-50
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"In the popular mind probably the most significant factor in an analysis of Utah politics is the Mormon Church. Although the importance and influence of the Church in political affairs have declined progressively with accelerated speed since the beginning of territorial days, other phases, in the more or less peculiar cultural pattern, that now color the course of political expression have been affected in turn by doctrine, organization, and leadership of the Church. On the other hand, considerable independence from, but antagonism to, the Church may be found in the development of non-religious and non-Mormon elements that have interacted with politics. After historical issues, cultural and environmental aspects, and formal organizational features have been considered chiefly by way of background, the attempt will be made to evaluate and relate the various personal and social forces in the dynamic political scene." [Author]