The Portrayal of Religion and Spirituality on Fictional Network Television

This study documents the portrayal of religion on fictional prime time network television by determining the frequency and distribution of religious membership, the range of religious behaviors, and the valence (positive or negative), salience (importance), and context (humorous or serious) of the r...

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Authors: Skill, Thomas (Author) ; Robinson, James D. (Author) ; Lyons, John S. (Author) ; Larson, David (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications 1994
In: Review of religious research
Year: 1994, Volume: 35, Issue: 3, Pages: 251-267
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