Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 478. . 2009. 2nd Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: Why Gods Persist: A Scientific Approach to Religion
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0415497620
ISBN 13: 9780415497626
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: New

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What is it about religion that appeals to people? Why do religions and religious beliefs persist in the face of increasing secularisation, harsh criticism and even political persecution? Robert Hinde argues that it is not enough simply to criticize religion, we must understand it - not only how it causes so much conflict, but also how it brings comfort to many.

Hinde, a distinguished scientist, draws on a wide range of psychological, developmental and evolutionary research to explore this fascinating question. This second edition of Why Gods Persist is designed for everyone interested in the subject, either as a student of psychology and anthropology of religion or as a follower of the current controversies over the value of religious belief.

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