Belief and ageing

This book illustrates the variety of religious, spiritual and other beliefs held by older people, including British Christians, Muslims, Humanists and witnesses of the Soviet persecution of religion.

About the author

Peter G. Coleman is Professor of Psychogerontology at the University of Southampton, a joint appointment between social sciences and medicine. He has published widely on issues of development and mental health in later life, including the role of life review and spiritual belief.

Summary

This book illustrates the variety of religious, spiritual and other beliefs held by older people, including British Christians, Muslims, Humanists and witnesses of the Soviet persecution of religion.

Product details

• Authors: Peter G. Coleman, Peter Coleman, Peter G. (School of Psychology Coleman
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 05.07.2011
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories
• EAN: 9781847424594
• ISBN: 978-1-84742-459-4
• Pages: 192
• Dimensions (packing): 17 x 24.4 x 1.1 cm
• Weight (packing): 342 g
• Series: Ageing and the Lifecourse Series; Policy Press - Ageing and the; Ageing and the Lifecourse Series; Ageing and the Lifecourse