The Psychology of Religion - An Empirical Approach (Hardcover, 5th edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Guilford Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2018
Authors:	Peter C. Hill • Bernard Spilka • Jr Ralph W Hood
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	656
Edition:	5th edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4625-3598-9
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Religious groups Books > Religion & Spirituality > General
LSN:	1-4625-3598-4
Barcode:	9781462535989

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