Publisher's Synopsis
A "fascinating and provocative study"* "[This] book is rightfully subtitled 'A Social-Psychological Perspective, ' for religion is placed in the context of what is traditionally social-psychological research. It follows the trend of recent social psychology by focusing almost entirely on the effect of the group on the person. ... The ideas are provocative and often insightful. ... A number of worthwhile theoretical positions are presented and labeled as such. ... Well worth reading, particularly for those with some background in the psychology of religion." --*Contemporary Psychology. "comprehensive and insightful. ... A well-organized, technically correct discussion refreshingly free of jargon. The analysis is careful, integrating the depth of a mature experience and knowledge." ---Journal of Psychology and Religion
