The Lab, the Temple, and the Market: Reflections at the Intersection of Science, Religion, and Development

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Summary: Informative and challenging discussions
Review: In The Lab, The Temple, And The Market: Reflections At The Intersection Of Science, Religion, And Development, Sharon Harper has compiled a collections of informative and challenging discussions of development issues and processes within the context of Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha'i Faith. Each of the contributors is a scientist and a person of faith. They write on how religious belief and personal faith can be both deeply motivational and strikingly fruitful in scientific pursuits. The emphasis is on how their faith brought them a profound understanding of the interconnectedness and compassion, and through that understanding, a wider perspective and a greater sense of personal meaning with respect to the varied scientific researches. The Lab, The Temple, And The Market is enthusiastically recommended reading for academics, religious leaders, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in science and religion.