Thursday, June 9, 2011

Handbook of the psychology of religion and spirituality

Here is another resource gem on the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality for your consideration.  


"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. Presented are cutting-edge theories, conceptual frameworks, methodologies, and empirical findings emerging from all psychological subdisciplines. Coverage includes the neural and cognitive bases of religiousness; social, personality, and developmental issues; religion as a meaning system; and implications for behavior, mental health, and clinical practice."


http://books.google.com/books/about/Handbook_of_the_psychology_of_religion_a.html?id=mGscSLMA_P4C


This is a concrete, thoughtful and well documented book.  Well worth the time to explore for those who work in this field.

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