Religion in the Lives of African Americans: Social, Psychological, and Health Perspectives

Both Taylor and Chatters are with the Program for Research on Black Americans at the Institute for Social Research, U. of Michigan; Levin is the pioneering scientist whose research beginning in the 1980s helped to create the field of religion and health. They examine the role of religion in the lives of African Americans as represented in research literatures from the social, behavioral, and health sciences. Their study considers the patterns of religious involvement, the frequency and importance of prayer, the functions of religion, and the effects of religion on physical and mental health. For social scientists, health researchers, health care professionals, and religious professionals. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR