Religion and the social sciences : basic and applied research perspectives / edited by Jeff Levin.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Levin, Jeffrey S. (Editor)
Language:English
Published: West Conschohocken, PA : Templeton Press, [2018]
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Physical Description:xiii, 317 pages ; 24 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction / Jeff Levin
  • The psychology of religion: the state of an evolving field / Kenneth I. Pargament, Julie J. Exline
  • Religion and political science: the dimensions of a social scientific Great Awakening / Anthony Gill
  • The economics of religion / Charles M. North
  • "Like a shot": the historical study of (mostly American) Religion, 1870-2014 / Barry Hankins
  • Faith and families: the scientific pursuit of relational spirituality / Annette Mahoney
  • The role of religion in advancing the field of criminology / Byron R. Johnson
  • Religion and social gerontology / Linda K. George
  • Research on religion and education / William H. Jeynes
  • The epidemiology of religion / Jeff Levin