The Silence of Spirituality within Sociology of Childbirth: Epistemological and Methodological Considerations

A slow-pace spiritual revolution is occurring ‘right under our noses'. There is an increasing realization that the belief in an authentic spiritual reality, often outside of the Church, is growing among the mainstream population. This growth of a spiritual reality is reflected among various aca...

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Main Author: Possamai-Inesedy, Alphia (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: AASR [2009]
In: Australian religion studies review
Year: 2009, Volume: 22, Issue: 2, Pages: 137-160
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