Because society is increasingly secular, it may seem irrelevant to consider the psychology of
religion. But the diversity of our multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society in fact makes religion …

This is the second of two articles in which we present a comprehensive review of the
multidisciplinary academic literature on philanthropy. In this article, we identify the following …

One of the most substantial divides in American politics is the “God gap.” Religious voters
tend to identify with and support the Republican Party, while secular voters generally …

David de Vaus' classic text Surveys in Social Research provides clear advice on how to
plan, conduct and analyse social surveys. It emphasises the links between theory and …

This study examines the multifaceted relationships between religious involvement and
subjective well-being. Findings suggest that the beneficent effects of religious attendance …

In 1980, Geert Hofstede published his monumental work CultureÆs Consequences, which
laid out four dimensions on which the differences among national cultures could be …

Europe is a relatively secular part of the world in global terms. Why is this so? And why is the
situation in Europe so different from that in the United States? The first chapter of this book …

The Sociology of Religion Page 1 A Critical Agenda Second Edition Grace Davie The Sociology
of Religion The Sociology of Religion Grace Davie Second Edition Page 2 The Sociology of …

Gender differences in religiosity are well known. Past studies have consistently shown that
females tend to be more religious than males. We propose that gender differences in risk …

" This is an outstanding book that provides the reader with an in-depth understanding of
religion in the lives of African Americans. Both historical and empirical research findings …