Description |
1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color). |
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text file rda |
Series |
Understanding world religions and beliefs |
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Understanding world religions and beliefs.
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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. |
Summary |
This book 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. |
Audience |
1050L Lexile |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 104) and index. |
System Details |
Requires Boundless App. |
Subject |
Scientology -- Juvenile literature.
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Faith. |
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Religions. |
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Scientology. |
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Scientology -- Doctrines. |
Genre |
Electronic books. |
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Juvenile works.
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Added Author |
Setta, Susan Margaret, 1949-2018, consultant.
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Other Form: |
Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Henzel, Cynthia Kennedy, 1954- Understanding Scientology Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2019] 9781532114281 (DLC) 2017961413 |
ISBN |
9781532153181 $59.93 |
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153215318X $59.93 |
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