Families and faith : how religion is passed down across generations / Vern L. Bengtson with Norella M. Putney and Susan C. Harris.
| Author/creator | Bengtson, Vern L. |
| Other author | Putney, Norella M. |
| Other author | Harris, Susan C. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Oxford University Press, [2013] |
| Copyright Date | ©2013 |
| Description | xv, 267 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part 1. Families, religion, and a century of change. Families of faith: challenges to continuity -- Religion and spirituality across generations -- Has family influence declined? -- Part 2. Family patterns and religious momentum across generations. The importance of warmth: parental piety and the distant dad -- The unexpected importance of grandparents (and great-grandparents) -- How interfaith marriage and divorce affect continuity -- Part 3. Will they leave, or will they stay? Interruptions in religious continuity: rebels, zealots, and prodigals -- The "nones": families of nonreligious youth -- The power of community: families of Mormons, Jews, and evangelicals -- Conclusion : what we have learned and how it might be useful. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-249) and index. |
| LCCN | 2013005949 |
| ISBN | 9780199948659 |
| ISBN | 0199948658 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BV1475.3 .B46 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |