Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality - Brossura

Nelson, James M. M.

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ISBN 10: 1441927697 ISBN 13: 9781441927699

Casa editrice: Springer, 2010

Riassunto

As a text that reflects the history of how these subjects interrelate, and illuminates the robust dialogue that still accompanies it, this book’s elegant, accessible coverage ranges from early psychological critiques of religion to constructivist philosophies.

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From the reviews:

"James Nelson’s book ... is explicitly offered in the tradition of dialogue. ... The great strength of this book lies in the impressive array of topics it covers ... . those interested in delving further into a particular topic will surely welcome this surfeit of citations ... . Nelson’s postmodern and pluralistic perspective, and the final emphasis on practical applications will ... make it attractive for potential adoption as a textbook in courses on psychology and religion, especially when a religion-friendly approach is desired." (David M. Wulff, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 54 (39), 2009)

“The book ... will be a valuable resource for graduate students taking courses in the psychology of religion. Counseling professionals, especially those in spiritual and pastoral counseling, theologians, and religious practitioners and others taking seminary courses will find this book to be beneficial and enlightening. ... This book is alone in offering a rich, in-depth, and fascinating dialog among psychologists, theologians, and religious practitioners on the fundamental questions of human existence and our place in the world. ... will serve academics and counseling practitioners well.” (Michael S. Goldsby, Doody’s Review Service, January, 2010)

L'autore:

Professor James M. Nelson (B.A. Eastern Washington University, M.Div. Fuller Theological Seminary, M.S. & Ph.D. Washington State University) is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology at Valparaiso University.  He has been a faculty member at Valparaiso since 1987 and has served as director of graduate counseling programs and chair of the psychology department.  In 1990 he began a major research project with colleagues in China, focusing on the study of cultural differences in depression and personality.  In addition to this research, Dr. Nelson's background includes two stints as Director of the VU Hangzhou China program and a year as a visiting scholar in the National Research Center for Asian-American Mental Health at the University of California, Los Angeles.  Last fall he lead the first VU group visit to Tibet.  He teaches courses in cross-cultural psychology and the comparative psychology of Christianity and Buddhism.

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• Editore: Springer
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1441927697
• ISBN 13: 9781441927699
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 752