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Soul Searching
Smith, Christian; Denton, Melina Lundquist
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Description for Soul Searching
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, numerous figures and tables. BIC Classification: HRA; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 236 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
In innumerable discussions and activities dedicated to better understanding and helping teenagers, one aspect of teenage life is curiously overlooked. Very few such efforts pay serious attention to the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of American adolescents. But many teenagers are very involved in religion. Surveys reveal that 35% attend religious services weekly and another 15% attend at least monthly. 60% say that religious faith is important in their lives. 40% report that they pray daily. 25% say that they have been "born again." Teenagers feel good about the congregations they belong to. Some say that faith ... Read more
In innumerable discussions and activities dedicated to better understanding and helping teenagers, one aspect of teenage life is curiously overlooked. Very few such efforts pay serious attention to the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of American adolescents. But many teenagers are very involved in religion. Surveys reveal that 35% attend religious services weekly and another 15% attend at least monthly. 60% say that religious faith is important in their lives. 40% report that they pray daily. 25% say that they have been "born again." Teenagers feel good about the congregations they belong to. Some say that faith ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195384772
SKU
V9780195384772
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Ref
99-39
About Smith, Christian; Denton, Melina Lundquist
Christian Smith is the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Sociology at the University of Notre Dame, Director of the Center for the Sociology of Religion and Society, and Principal Investigator of the National Study of Youth and Religion. He is the author of Moral, Believing Animals (OUP, 2003), co-author of Divided by Faith (OUP, 2000) and the co-author of ... Read more
Reviews for Soul Searching
'We strongly recommend this book to those interested in the religiosity of American teenagers. Social scientists, religious leaders, youth leaders, and parents will find this an enlightening read.'
Brigham Young University Studies
'This book is, quite simply, the best book ever on the best study ever on the topic of adolescents and religion. It is exemplary social science, ... Read more
Brigham Young University Studies
'This book is, quite simply, the best book ever on the best study ever on the topic of adolescents and religion. It is exemplary social science, ... Read more