Faith, Medicine, and Science: A Festschrift in Honor of Dr. David B. Larson (Haworth Pastoral Press)

A comprehensive collection of groundbreaking work from one of the principal figures in the establishment, expansion, and acceptance of scientific research at the interface of religion, spirituality, and health. Dr. Jeff Levin and Dr. Harold G. Koenig honor their late colleague with a retrospective of his writings on the impact of religious faith and identity on physical and mental health and on a variety of social issues, including criminal behavior, substance abuse, mental illness, juvenile delinquency, reproductive decisions, marital satisfaction, family functioning, and the quality of life. The book also features a concise history of the religion and health field, a biography of Dr. Larson, and tributes, essays, and remembrances from the leading figures in the field.Harold G. Koenig is the author of 'Faith, Medicine, and Science: A Festschrift in Honor of Dr. David B. Larson (Haworth Pastoral Press)', published 2005 under ISBN 9780789018717 and ISBN 0789018713.