Psychology of Religion

Psychology of Religion

EnglishEbook
Ralph W. Hood, Jr.
Guilford Publications
EAN: 9781462536016
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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.
EAN 9781462536016
ISBN 1462536018
Binding Ebook
Publisher Guilford Publications
Publication date July 23, 2018
Pages 656
Language English
Country Uruguay
Authors Hill, Peter C.; Ralph W. Hood, Jr.; Spilka, Bernard