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In Quakers and Politics, Carl and Margery Post Abbott establish the theological roots of political activism among members of the Society of Friends. By profiling a number of representative individuals and describing the major institutions through which Quakers influence public policy, the Abbotts trace the history of Quaker activism and survey the political involvement of Quakers today. Quakers and Politics brings a special approach to political action that draws on 360 years of activism.

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Quakers have been influential in shaping public policy, even though a relatively small faith movement. Quakers in Politics draws together examples of Quakers who have impacted public policy around the world, both as individuals and members of Quaker organizations, recognizing without exaggerating the impact of the Quaker movement.--Lon Fendall, former faculty and administrator at George Fox University and Wilmington College and member of the staff of U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield

Quakers have been influential in shaping public policy, even though a relatively small faith movement. Quakers in Politics draws together examples of Quakers who have impacted public policy around the world, both as individuals and members of Quaker organizations, recognizing without exaggerating the impact of the Quaker movement.

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Margery Abbott is a widely published Quaker author who has taught regularly in the UK and US. She was the Backhouse Lecturer for Australia Yearly Meeting in 2017. She has also served as clerk for the Friends Committee on National Legislation in Washington, DC. Carl Abbott is Professor Emeritus of Urban Studies and Planning, Portland State University, USA. He is the author of numerous books in the fields of urban history and science fiction criticism. They live in Portland, Oregon.

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