The Psychology of Religion, Fifth Edition : An Empirical Approach Hardback
by Bernard Spilka, , Ralph W. Hood Jr., Peter C. Hill
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Keeping up with the rapidly growing research base, the leading graduate-level psychology of religion text is now in a fully updated fifth edition.
It takes a balanced, empirically driven approach to understanding the role of religion in individual functioning and social behavior.
Integrating research on numerous different faith traditions, the book addresses the quest for meaning; links between religion and biology; religious thought, belief, and behavior across the lifespan; experiential dimensions of religion and spirituality; the social psychology of religious organizations; and connections to coping, adjustment, and mental disorder.
Chapter-opening quotations and topical research boxes enhance the readability of this highly instructive text. New to This Edition *New topics: cognitive science of religion; religion and violence; and groups that advocate terrorist tactics. *The latest empirical findings, including hundreds of new references. *Expanded discussion of atheism and varieties of nonbelief. *More research on religions outside the Judeo-Christian tradition, particularly Islam. *State-of-the-art research methods, including techniques for assessing neurological states.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:656 pages
- Publisher:Guilford Publications
- Publication Date:17/10/2018
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- ISBN:9781462535989
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:656 pages
- Publisher:Guilford Publications
- Publication Date:17/10/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9781462535989