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Science Fiction Language in Action : Scientologese.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Farrell, Jennifer Kelso, author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
English language--Psychological aspects.
English language.
English language--Style.
Science fiction.
Science fiction--History and criticism.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (0 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Distribution:
New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2025.
Place of Publication:
London : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.
System Details:
text file rdaft
Summary:
Examining the works of science fiction authors such as George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, Anthony Burgess, and Samuel Delany, Jennifer Kelso Farrell explores the relationship between language and reality and the role language can play in reprogramming individuals.
Contents:
Introduction 1. Language and Community 2. A History of L. Ron Hubbard 3. Science Fiction Language and Scientologese 4. 1984's Influence on Scientologese 5. Brave New World Abolishes the Family 6. Little Alex and the Ludovico Technique 7. Babel-17's Schizoid Reprogramming Works Cited About the Author
ISBN:
979-88-8189-468-9
979-82-16-20260-8
1-9787-6045-0
OCLC:
1528569129

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