In this book the authors analyze data from many times and places to explore the subtle interplay between the religiousness of individuals and that of their social context.

First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

"Accessible to both general reader and social scientist. Undergraduates will appreciate the balance between theory, quantitative evidence, and historical description." -- Religious Studies Review"Readers who were impressed by an earlier issue of this journal that focused on corrections and religion will be interested in reading this book." -- ICCA Journal, April 1997