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Psychology, Religion and Spirituality
Contributor(s): Fontana, David (Author)
ISBN: 1405108053     ISBN-13: 9781405108058
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $140.55  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: June 2003
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BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Social Psychology
- Religion | Psychology Of Religion
- Religion | Spirituality
Dewey: 200.19
LCCN: 2002010324
Physical Information: 0.99" H x 5.98" W x 9.2" (1.17 lbs) 272 pages
 
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At a time when religious fundamentalism is having a huge impact upon the world, this book helps us to understand how people acquire, conceptualise and practise religion at both personal and social levels. At a time when religious fundamentalism is having a huge impact upon the world, this book helps us to understand how people acquire, conceptualise and practise religion at both personal and social levels.

  • Explores religion both as a social phenomenon and as a form of inner experience.
  • Explains why people believe what they do.
  • Looks at the effects of religious and spiritual belief upon behaviour, and upon physical and psychological health.
  • Outlines the various approaches to religious and spiritual experience.
  • Surveys all relevant research.