Attachment, Evolution, and the Psychology of Religion Contributor(s): Kirkpatrick, Lee A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1593850883 ISBN-13: 9781593850883 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $61.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: In this provocative and engaging book, Lee Kirkpatrick establishes a broad, comprehensive framework for approaching the psychology of religion from an evolutionary perspective. Kirkpatrick argues that religion is a collection of byproducts of numerous psychological mechanisms and systems that evolved for other functions. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Physiological Psychology - Science | Life Sciences - Evolution - Religion | Psychology Of Religion |
Dewey: 200.19 |
LCCN: 2004013003 |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.34" W x 9.08" (1.49 lbs) 400 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In this provocative and engaging book, Lee Kirkpatrick establishes a broad, comprehensive framework for approaching the psychology of religion from an evolutionary perspective. Within this framework, attachment theory provides a powerful lens through which to reconceptualize diverse aspects of religious belief and behavior. Rejecting the notion that humans possess religion-specific instincts or adaptations, Kirkpatrick argues that religion instead emerges from numerous psychological mechanisms and systems that evolved for other functions. This integrative work will spark discussion, debate, and future research among anyone interested in the psychology of religion, attachment theory, and evolutionary psychology, as well as religious studies. It will also serve as a text in advanced undergraduate and graduate-level courses. From Lee Kirkpatrick, winner of the APA Division 36 William James Award for outstanding and sustained contributions to the psychology of religion |