Book Endorsements
What a tremendous work. Aging in the Church is Neal Krause's magnum opus, the first and last word on how social relationships mediate religion's impact on physical and mental health. Theoretically, conceptually, methodologically, this book exemplifies the very best of what social science has to offer this field."
—Jeff Levin, PhD, MPH., author of God, Faith, and Health; adjunct professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Duke University Medical Center
Quite simply, Aging in the Church is a tour de force. This sophisticated, clearly written volume casts fresh light on an important topic that has been neglected for too long: the role of congregational relationships in the health of older adults. Krause combines astute theoretical reasoning with skillful data analyses, opening up new vistas for researchers and practitioners alike. Krause reveals the many different aspects of church-based social ties that can benefit elders, while also showing the potential harm caused by conflict and criticism within religious communities. With laser like precision, Krause also reveals how the costs and benefits of church-based social ties varies for persons from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. With this important contribution, Krause takes the field of religion-health research to a new level.
—Christopher G. Ellison, professor of sociology, Elsie and Stanley E. Adams, Sr. Centennial Professor in Liberal Arts, The University of Texas at Austin
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