Research in the social scientific study of religion. / Volume 10 / / edited by David O. Moberg, Joanne Marie Greer.

• Superior document: Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion ; 10
• TeilnehmendeR: Moberg, David O.,; Greer, Joanne Marie,
• Place / Publishing House: Stamford, Connecticut : : JAI Press,, [1999]; ©1999
• Year of Publication: 1999
• Language: English
• Series: Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion ; 10.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (231 pages)

The purpose of this book is to provide an outlet for original research articles examining the role and value of religious and spiritual constructs across the social sciences. The aim of the series is to include an international and interfaith voice to this research dialogue. An effort is made to be interdisciplinary and academically eclectic. The articles in each volume represent a wide array of perspectives and research projects. Most of the articles report the findings of quantitative or qualitative investigations, but some deal with methodology, theory, or applications of social science studies in the field of religion, and some are applied, demonstrating the relevance of the social sciences to religious organizations and their clergy. The value of the volume is that it gives to researchers in this area a broad perspective on the issues and methods of religious research across a spectrum of academic disciplines. The aim of the book is to stimulate a creative, integrative dialogue that will enhance interdisciplinary research.

Table of Contents

Preliminary Material / Joanne Marie Greer and David O. Moberg -- List of Contributors / Joanne Marie Greer and David O. Moberg -- Preface / Joanne Marie Greer and David O. Moberg -- Beyond Belief and Unbelief / David M. Wulff -- "Legitimation of Hatred or Inversion Into Love" / Diane Jonte-Pace -- Boundaries / Hugh R. Page Jr -- The Appeal of Soka Gakkai in the United States / David W. Machachek -- A Life of her Own / Sandi Brunette-Hill -- The Politics of Religion in Plantation Society / Rupe Simms -- Cognitive Consequences of Faith in God Among Filipino Women / Freddie R. Obligacion -- Medjugorje / Juan A. Herrero -- Changing Patterns of Mainline and Charismatic Religiosity in Ghana / Kwasi Yirenkyi -- African Spiritual Worldview / Joseph K. Ghunney , Joanne M. Greer , and John Allen -- About the Contributors / Joanne Marie Greer and David O. Moberg.