Psychology and Religion: Classical Theorists and Contemporary Developments (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780742560222)

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.

Author: Andrew R. Fuller
ISBN-10: 0742560228
ISBN-13: 9780742560222
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 11/27/2007
Pages: 382
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 8.97h x 6.31w x 1.09d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2008 pg. 9