Handbook of research on development and religion  

 - USA  Edward Elgar  2013 
 - vii, 602 pages ; 
<br/><br/> With 80% of the world's population profesing religious faith, religious belief is a common human characteristic. The sacred texts of each of the world's major religions exhort believers to live a righteous life, including responding to poverty and assisting those with less. This handbook highlights the value of incorporating religion into development studies literature and research. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780857933560 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0857933566 (hbk. : alk. paper) 9781782540236 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1782540237 (pbk. : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Economic development<br/>Religion
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>201.73  / CLA