Andrew R. Lewis

About the Author

Andrew R. Lewis is a distinguished scholar and author specializing in the intersections of religion, politics, and social movements in contemporary America. With a PhD in political science, he has dedicated his career to unpacking the complex dynamics that shape conservative ideologies and their impact on national discourse. In his seminal work, 'The Rights Turn in Conservative Christian Politics: How Abortion Transformed the Culture Wars (Cambridge Studies in Social Theory, Religion and Politics),' Lewis meticulously examines how the abortion debate galvanized evangelical activism, reshaping the Republican Party and fueling the broader culture wars. Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews, his analysis reveals the strategic evolution of religious conservatism from the late twentieth century onward. Lewis's insightful scholarship bridges academic rigor with accessible prose, offering profound implications for understanding today's polarized political landscape. Currently, he teaches at the University of Cincinnati, where he continues to explore the role of faith in democratic processes.