How Many “Nones” Are There? Explaining the Discrepancies in Survey Estimates

While there has been a great deal of media focus recently on the rise of those without religious affiliation (also known as the “nones”), there is an underlying issue facing this line of research: different surveys come to completely different conclusions about how many nones actually exist in the U...

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Published in:Review of religious research
Main Author: Burge, Ryan P. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer [2020]
In: Review of religious research
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Irreligiousness / Measurability
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
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