by Margery Post Abbott (Author), Carl Post Abbott (Author)

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.

Author Biography

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.