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'Paloutzian and Park have produced a marvelous volume that is long overdue. This Handbook is a monumental achievement, bringing together the most prominent scholars to survey the development of research and its promise in specialized areas of the field. This work reflects the remarkable breadth and depth of the growing discipline of the psychology of religion, and is a 'must' for social scientists, clinicians, teachers, and students with serious interest in religion.' - W. Paul Williamson, PhD, Department of Psychology, Henderson State University
'This handbook sends a clear message that religion has come of age as a fertile ground for exciting psychological theory and research. It is noteworthy that so many diverse psychological disciplines - including cognitive, developmental, personality, social, neuropsychological, health, and existential psychology - have something meaningful to say about religion and spirituality. This book will be a 'go-to' resource for anyone involved in research in this area, including graduate students, established researchers who may be new to the study of religion and spirituality, and those already involved in work on religion and spirituality who wish to broaden their perspective.' - Susan Folkman, PhD, Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
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From foremost authorities in the field, this comprehensive volume synthesizes the breadth of current knowledge on the psychological processes underlying spirituality, religious behavior, and religious experience.
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That religion is the greatest force for both good and evil in the history of the world is such truism that we hesitate to begin the opening chapter of this handbook by saying so. Read the first page
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Essential reading to separate fiction from fact, 22 Sep 2006
By Mark Waldman "Adj. Faculty, Exec MBA Program,... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Handbook of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality (Hardcover)
The research in this book essential for understanding the complexity of religious beliefs and practices. For years, I have objected to the ways that many fine authors have portrayed religious activity in America; if writers like Dawkins, Harris, and others had accessed this book, they might find that not only are most religious practices benign, but they would also discover that America is far more secular than many people suspect. For example, in the child development chapters, I discovered that teens are far more skeptical of their parent's religion than I would have thought. I was also intrigued to discover that some young children, even when raised in anti-religious families, still maintained their belief in God. There are even some independent youngsters who will stand by their belief in the reality of the Easter Bunny, even when presented with evidence to the contrary!
The chapters on fundamentalism are particularly important because the researchers detail how authoritarian ideologies govern small communities of people. This raises the question: is religion the culprit when violence erupts, or authoritarianism (a socio-political ideology that lies at the root of genocidal acts of hatred)?
If you want to speak knowledgeably about the religious landscape of America, this is the book you must own. Don't trust public-opinion polls; they only show you 10% of the picture.
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Finest Review of Research of These Subjects in 20 Years, 3 Sep 2006
By William C. Bailey "avid reader" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Handbook of the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality (Hardcover)
Paloutzian and Park have gathered an excellent group of scholars to make contributions to this book. The articles in the field review the research conducted in this field from before Starbuck (1899) and James (1902) to 2004. Each article not only reviews the literature but makes major contributions to the issue it discusses such as Paloutzian's article on conversion and Alemeyer and Hunsberger on fundamentalism and authoritarian.
Many of the articles have practical applications for both secular and religious counselors. Oman and Thoresen article on spiritual and health strongly suggests that these two issues are deeply related. I strongly recommend any one conduction research on the psychology needs to own this important work.
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