Handbook of Religion and Health
- ISBN-10
- 0199848947
- ISBN-13
- 9780199848942
- Series
- Handbook of Religion and Health
- Category
- Health
- Pages
- 712
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Author
- Harold George Koenig
Description
In recent years there has been increased research into the impact of religion on mental and physical health. This text reviews and discusses this research in full, addresses its implications, and makes recommendations for future research.
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