Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.
Contents:
Going clear -- L. Ron Hubbard and Dianetics -- From science to religion -- Growth and expansion -- Afloat -- Landfall -- Restructuring the church -- Celebrities and controversies -- The future of Scientology.
Summary:
"Understanding Scientology covers one of the world's newest religions. Scientology, founded in the 1950s by L. Ron Hubbard, has become a controversial faith. Followers believe its philosophies can change the world for the better. Critics point to the religion's legal troubles and alleged misdeeds"-- provided by publisher.
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