Handbook of the psychology of religion and spirituality
From foremost authorities in the field, this comprehensive volume synthesizes the breadth of current knowledge on the psychological processes underlying spirituality, religious behavior, and religious experience. Presented are cutting-edge theories, conceptual frameworks, methodologies, and empirica...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Guilford Press
2005
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Add Tag | Summary: | From foremost authorities in the field, this comprehensive volume synthesizes the breadth of current knowledge on the psychological processes underlying spirituality, religious behavior, and religious experience. Presented are cutting-edge theories, conceptual frameworks, methodologies, and empirical findings emerging from all psychological subdisciplines. Coverage includes the neural and cognitive bases of religiousness; social, personality, and developmental issues; religion as a meaning system; and implications for behavior, mental health, and clinical practice. Seamlessly edited, the Handbook provides a definitive portrait of the current state of the science, fosters the development of integrative theory, and identifies vital directions for future research |
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| Physical Description: | xvii, 590 pages illustrations 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 562-564) and indexes |
| ISBN: | 9781572309227 1572309229 |
Psychology, religion, and spirituality