By Jeffrey S. Levin

This publication brings jointly key students and practitioners from a number of fields so as to develop epidemiological and gerontological examine into the position of faith in actual, psychosocial and psychological health.

Part One addresses such concerns as desire, forgiveness, the psychodynamics of religion and trust, and coping in a theoretical context. half seeks to strengthen the methodological sophistication of study during this sector, with an emphasis on dimension and layout issues.

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