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The leading undergraduate psychology of religion text, this engaging book synthesizes cutting-edge theories and findings into an accessible account enlivened by personal reflections and contemporary examples. Raymond F. Paloutzian offers an authoritative overview of theoretical and empirical foundations; experiential, developmental, personality, and sociocultural dimensions of religion and spirituality; and clinical implications. Students are also given food for thought about bigger questions--how religion influences their own lives; what beliefs or values they hold most dear; and how to live in a multicultural, multireligious world. Each chapter opens with a brief topic outline and concludes with "Take-Home Messages" and suggestions for further reading.

New to This Edition:
*Reflects many years of scientific and theoretical advances.
*Chapters on psychological theories, personality, and physical health.
*New organizing concepts: religious meaning systems and the multilevel interdisciplinary paradigm.
*Additional pedagogical features, including end-of-chapter "Take-Home Messages" and engaging topic boxes.
*Descriptions of cutting-edge research methods.
*Increased attention to multicultural issues.

Invitation to the Psychology of Religion, Third Edition

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    Publisher: Guilford Publications
    Publication Date: 29/11/2016
    ISBN13: 9781462527540, 978-1462527540
    ISBN10: 146252754X

    Number of Pages: 428

    Non Fiction , Politics, Philosophy & Society

    Description

    The leading undergraduate psychology of religion text, this engaging book synthesizes cutting-edge theories and findings into an accessible account enlivened by personal reflections and contemporary examples. Raymond F. Paloutzian offers an authoritative overview of theoretical and empirical foundations; experiential, developmental, personality, and sociocultural dimensions of religion and spirituality; and clinical implications. Students are also given food for thought about bigger questions--how religion influences their own lives; what beliefs or values they hold most dear; and how to live in a multicultural, multireligious world. Each chapter opens with a brief topic outline and concludes with "Take-Home Messages" and suggestions for further reading.

    New to This Edition:
    *Reflects many years of scientific and theoretical advances.
    *Chapters on psychological theories, personality, and physical health.
    *New organizing concepts: religious meaning systems and the multilevel interdisciplinary paradigm.
    *Additional pedagogical features, including end-of-chapter "Take-Home Messages" and engaging topic boxes.
    *Descriptions of cutting-edge research methods.
    *Increased attention to multicultural issues.

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