Research note: The 2001 census and christian identification in Britain

Results from the 2001 population census suggest that nearly 72% of people in England and Wales may be identified as Christian. This figure is substantially higher than the proportion found by the British Social Attitudes survey and other national studies. Comparing the census with sample surveys and...

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Authors: Voas, David 1955- (Author) ; Bruce, Steve 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Carfax Publ. [2004]
In: Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 2004, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 23-28
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