The Oxford handbook of religion and science
By: edited by Philip Clayton and Zachary Simpson, associate editor
Contributors: Clayton, Philip, 1956-; Simpson, Zachary R
Series: Oxford handbooks
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1023
ISBN-13: 9780199279272
Subjects: Religion and science
Other titles: Handbook of religion and science
Description: The field of science & religion is exploding in popularity among academics & the reading public. Written by leading experts, this book presents an introduction to the debate. Offering a treatment of questions of methodology & implications for life & practice, it also includes sections devoted to the major scientific disciplines.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Table of contents: title: Religion and science across the world's traditions; title: Conceiving religion in light of the contemporary sciences; title: The major fields of religion/science; title: Methodological approaches to the study of religion and science; title: Central theoretical debates in religion and science; title: Values issues in religion and science