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Understanding Scientology / by Cynthia Kennedy Henzel ; content consultant, Susan Setta.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Henzel, Cynthia Kennedy.
- Series:
- Understanding world religions and beliefs.
- Understanding World Religions and Beliefs
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Scientology--Doctrines--Juvenile literature.
- Scientology.
- Scientology--Juvenile literature.
- Religions--Juvenile literature.
- Religions.
- Faith--Juvenile literature.
- Faith.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (some color), map, portraits.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota : Abdo Publishing, [2019]
- 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. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
- Contents:
- ch. 1. Going clear
- ch. 2. L. Ron Hubbard and dianetics
- ch. 3. From science to religion
- ch. 4. Growth and expansion
- ch. 5. Afloat
- ch. 6. Landfall
- ch. 7. Restructuring the church
- ch. 8. Celebrities and controversies
- ch. 9. The future of scientology.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781532153181
- 153215318X
- OCLC:
- 1101138196
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