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Religion, Society, and Development

Religion, Society, and Development is a research topic within Sociology and Political Science. Science Explorer counts 38k research works in it since 1950. 10.1% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the role and impact of faith-based organizations in providing social services, contributing to community development, and engaging in international development and humanitarian efforts. It delves into the relationship between religion, spirituality, and development, as well as the comparison between faith-based and secular organizations in delivering welfare and aid. The papers also discuss the challenges, opportunities, and controversies surrounding the involvement of faith-based organizations in various aspects of development and social welfare.

  • Faith-Based Organizations
  • Social Services
  • Religion
  • Development
  • Humanitarianism
  • NGOs
  • Community Development
  • Civil Society
  • International Aid
  • Welfare
Research works
38k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
3.8k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.1%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+4%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
40% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Religion, Society, and Development
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