The Psychology of Religion

The Psychology of Religion
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Publisher : Guilford Publications
Total Pages : 354
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ISBN-10 : 9781462536023
ISBN-13 : 1462536026
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Book Synopsis The Psychology of Religion by : Ralph W. Hood, Jr.

Download or read book The Psychology of Religion written by Ralph W. Hood, Jr. and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2018-07-23 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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