Better Health through Spiritual Practices: A Guide to Religious Behaviors and Perspectives that Benefit Mind and Body

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Dean D. VonDras Ph.D.editor

Dean D. VonDras, PhD, is professor of human development and psychology at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, where he teaches courses in adult development and aging and spirituality and development.

Better Health through Spiritual Practices: A Guide to Religious Behaviors and Perspectives that Benefit Mind and Body

20170831

Praeger

Pages 400
Topics Health and Wellness

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Better Health through Spiritual Practices: A Guide to Religious Behaviors and Perspectives that Benefit Mind and Body

Author(s): Dean D. VonDras, PhD, Editor
Contributors: VonDras, Dean;
Abstract:

An in-depth examination of religious practices around the world and the fascinating science behind how they make us healthier.


• Features the contributions of international scholars from around the globe

• Contains content across disciplines, including health, psychology, and theology

• Provides characterization of Eastern and Western religious ideologies and perspectives and explains how these orientations may influence lifestyle practices and impact health behavior

• Discusses Eastern, Western, agnostic, and atheistic belief systems

• Describes more than 10 religious perspectives and their practices

Editor(s): VonDras, Dean;
SortTitle: better health through spiritual practices: a guide to religious behaviors and perspectives that benefit mind and body
Author Info:
Dean D. VonDras Ph.D.editor

Dean D. VonDras, PhD, is professor of human development and psychology at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, where he teaches courses in adult development and aging and spirituality and development.

eISBN-13: 9781440853685
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Print ISBN-13: 9781440853678
Imprint: Praeger
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 20170831