| Description |
xvi, 671 pages ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
The psychological nature and functions of religion -- Foundations for an empirical psychology of religion -- Religion and biology -- Religion in childhood -- Religious socialization and thought in adolescence and young adulthood -- The form and content of adult religion -- The roles and functions of religion in adult life -- Religion and death -- Religious experience -- Mysticism -- Conversion -- The social psychology of religious organizations -- Religion and morality -- Helping behavior and prejudice -- Religion, coping, and adjustment -- Religion and mental disorder |
| Summary |
"The authors synthesize classic and contemporary research on religious thought, belief, and behavior across the lifespan; the forms and meaning of religious experience; the social psychology of religious organizations; and connections to biology, morality, coping, and mental health. As in previous editions, the focus is on scientific work that is moving the psychology of religion into the mainstream of academic psychology, rather than broad interpretative and conceptual discussions. Organized for optimal use in advanced undergraduate- or graduate-level courses, every chapter features thought-provoking quotations, sidebars, and examples that bring key concepts to life."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous edition entered under: Spilks, Bernard |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 545-639) and indexes |
| Subject |
Psychology, Religious.
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Religion and Psychology.
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| Author |
Spilka, Bernard, 1926-
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| LC no. |
2003011806 |
| ISBN |
1572309016 alkaline paper |
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