The Psychology of Religion: An Empirical Approach, 5th Edition eBook

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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.

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The Psychology of Religion: An Empirical Approach 5th Edition is written by Ralph W. Hood, Jr.; Peter C. Hill; Bernard Spilka and published by The Guilford Press. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for The Psychology of Religion are 9781462535996, 1462535992 and the print ISBNs are 9781462535989, 1462535984. Additional ISBNs for this eTextbook include 9781462536016.