Civic engagement and religious activities: Examining the influence of religious tradition and participation

Sociological Spectrum

Volumn 28, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 578-601

  Driskell, Robyn L ^a   Lyon, Larry ^a   Embry, Elizabeth ^a  

^a BAYLOR UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 48849106823     PISSN: 02732173     EISSN: 15210707     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02732170802206229     Document Type: Review

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