This book articulates a broad range of theoretical viewpoints, both classical and contemporary, in the field of the psychology of religion. Chapters One through Eight are overviews of such 'classical' theorists as William James, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Gordon Allport, Abraham Maslow, Alan Watts, Erich Fromm, and Viktor Frankl. Chapters Nine through Twelve consider subsequent developments in the field, e.g., the views of object relations theorists on the God-image; empirical research on the scaling of religiousness; and modern consciousness research. Chapters Ten through Twelve are new to this edition and comprise an eclectic overview of the feminist psychology of religion, recent developments in the intersection of neuroscience and religion, and the evolutionary psychology of religion. Both wide-ranging and current, therefore, this book offers illuminating and in-depth coverage of major theorists and approaches. While its breadth makes it an excellent place to begin an exploration of the psychology of religion, its depth and detail provide the opportunity for a serious and rewarding immersion in the field.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN-13
9780742560222
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94920575
Product Key Features
Author
Andrew R. Fuller
Publication Name
Psychology and Religion: Classical Theorists and Contemporary Developments
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Psychoanalysis, Psychology
Publication Year
2008
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
382 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
230mm
Item Width
154mm
Item Weight
562g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Andrew R. Fuller
Topic
Beliefs
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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