Bouma, Gary D.

Overview

Works:	61 works in 250 publications in 1 language and 4,539 library holdings
Genres:	Case studies History Textbooks Juvenile works Fiction Thrillers (Fiction) Detective and mystery fiction Life skills guides
Roles:	Author, Other, Editor, htt
Classifications:	H62, 300.72

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works by Gary D Bouma

Democracy in Islam by Sayed Khatab( )

18 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in English and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Challenging the view of Islamic extremists and critics of Islam, this book explores the very topical issue of Islam'¬"s compatibility with democracy. It examines: principles of Islam's political theory and the notion of democracy therein the notion of democracy in medieval and modern Muslim thought Islam and human rights the contribution of Islamic legal ideas to European legal philosophy and law. The book addresses the pressing need for a systematic show of an Islamic politics of human rights and democracy grounded in the Qur'¬"an. The West wonders about Islam and human rights, and its own ability to incorporate Muslim minority communities. Many Muslims also seek to find within Islam support source for democratic governance and human rights. -- Publisher description

Handbook of social science research by Beverly R Dixon( Book )

50 editions published between 1987 and 1999 in English and held by 835 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

What is social science? How do you do it? What are the pitfalls? What are the tricks of the trade? This book provides the answers to these and many other questions. First published (as The Research Process') in Australia, 1984; this edition updated and adapted for the UK

The research process by Gary D Bouma( Book )

47 editions published between 1993 and 2019 in English and held by 810 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The fifth edition of 'The Research Process' is an introduction to quantitative and qualitative research methods for undergraduate university students. It takes a non-statistical, non-mathematical approach

Religious diversity in Southeast Asia and the Pacific : national case studies by Gary D Bouma( )

21 editions published between 2009 and 2014 in English and held by 480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book describes the religious diversity of twenty-seven nations in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. These nations are a living laboratory of various religious blends, thus providing a wealth of case studies on diversity management

Australian soul : religion and spirituality in the twenty-first century by Gary D Bouma( Book )

15 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in English and held by 389 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Australian Soul challenges the idea that religious and spiritual life in Australia is in decline. This fascinating book describes the character of religious and spiritual life in Australia today, and argues that, far from petering out, religion and spirituality are thriving. Gary Bouma, the leading expert on the state of religious life in Australia, provides the most up-to-date facts and figures and compares the 'tone' of Australian religious practices with those of other countries. Australians might be less vocal and more reticent about their religion than Americans are, but their religious and spiritual beliefs are no less potent. Australian Soul describes and analyses our religious and spiritual life in detail as well as providing a series of case studies that illustrate the range of practices and beliefs in Australia today. Australian Soul predicts a vital future for religion and spirituality

The research process by Gary D Bouma( Book )

2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 186 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"This fourth edition of The Research Process is a complete, easy-to-read, and simple to apply introduction to quantitative research methods for tertiary students. It assumes little previous knowledge of research processes, takes a non-statistical, non-mathematical approach, and uses frequent illustrations and examples to explain the fundamental concepts of the research process." "All students whose courses include an introductory research methods component will find The Research Process of particular relevance and value."--BOOK JACKET

Being faithful in diversity : religions and social policy in multifaith soci[e]ties by Gary D Bouma( Book )

8 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 127 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Being Faithful in Diversity considers the facts and natures of religious diversity and examines responses to them. It then explores the more difficult issue about how it is we are to be true to our religious positions and live within the context of religious diversity. The challenges we face include the fact of religious diversity in itself, the decline of old supports for faith, the disappearance of former taken for granted starting places, such as the monarchy, the British empire and Christendom; and finally the rise of and presence of newer forms of inter-religious competition and conflict. Newspapers are full of images of religious conflict overseas and reports of religious competition and conflict at home. Is it possible to negotiate the competing demands and claims between religious groups and the competition and conflict between them and secularist groups?"--Back cover

Fertility control : Canada's lively social problem by Gary D Bouma( Book )

4 editions published in 1975 in English and Undetermined and held by 91 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Many religions, all Australian : religious settlement, identity and cultural diversity( Book )

5 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Quietly, with comparatively little drama, a large number of very different religious groups came and settled in australia, becoming part of the landscape, part of australian life and society. As these groups have settled in they have come to be accepted such that now Australian society can be described as having many religions, all Australianm. .... [from back cover]

Religion : meaning, transcendence, and community in Australia by Gary D Bouma( Book )

5 editions published between 1991 and 1992 in English and held by 80 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Mosques and Muslim settlement in Australia by Gary D Bouma( Book )

2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 76 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Religions in Australia - Statistics - Muslims in Australia - Migration - Acceptance of qualifications - Education - Change in relgion

The religious factor in Australian life by Gary D Bouma( Book )

6 editions published between 1986 and 1987 in English and held by 72 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Human development and society : a life cycle approach to home economics by Beverly R Dixon( Book )

6 editions published between 1981 and 1989 in English and held by 55 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

How the saints persevere : social factors in the vitality of the Christian Reformed Church by Gary D Bouma( Book )

3 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 52 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The research process by Beverly R Dixon( Book )

2 editions published in 1984 in English and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Religion in an age of change( Book )

2 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

All about Australian children : an introduction to child development by Dorothy Baldwin( Book )

1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Managing religious diversity : from threat to promise by Gary D Bouma( Book )

3 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 21 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The chosen ones by Lisa Luciano( )

1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Brody Yates has fallen on hard times. Fired from his job as a sports reporter for a major newspaper, he decides to masquerade as a trainer in order to infiltrate the backstage world of figure skating. He has one chance to save someone's life and to turn his around by breaking the story of a lifetime."--Back cover

Personal development : health and human relations in Australia by Beverly R Dixon( Book )

4 editions published between 1987 and 2013 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book is intended for students of health, family studies, human relations, and sex education in Years 8-10