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Handing Down the Faith

Amy Adamczyk , Christian Smith

A new examination of how and why American religious parents seek to pass on religion to their children The most important influence shaping the religious and spiritual lives of children, youth, and teenagers is their parents.A myriad of studies show that the parents of...

The Paradox of Generosity

Hilary Davidson , Christian Smith

Determining why, when, and to whom people feel compelled to be generous affords invaluable insight into positive and problematic ways of life. Organ donation, volunteering, and the funding of charities can all be illuminated by sociological and psychological...

Lost in Transition

Kari Christoffersen , Patricia Snell Herzog , Hilary Davidson , Christian Smith

Life for emerging adults is vastly different today than it was for their counterparts even a generation ago. Young people are waiting longer to marry, to have children, and to choose a career direction. As a result, they enjoy more freedom, opportunities, and personal...

Passing the Plate

Michael O Emerson , Christian Smith , Patricia Snell