L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology Studies Westbrook Donald A.
L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology Studies Westbrook Donald A. This Element surveys the history and practice of Scientology studies over the past sixty years and offers resources for scholars and…
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L. Ron Hubbard and Scientology Studies Westbrook Donald A.
This Element surveys the history and practice of Scientology studies over the past sixty years and offers resources for scholars and students moving forward. Section 2 draws on the author's fieldwork with the Church of Scientology to illuminate how founder L. Section 1 reviews the history of academic research on the subject from 1958 to the present day.
Section 3 considers Hubbard's influence and legacy in terms of the church sites and institutions that exist today in connection with the soteriological 'Bridge to Total Freedom.' Section 4 introduces English-language archival resources and their strengths. Ron Hubbard (1911-86) is viewed among contemporary members. Section 5 proposes some open areas for Scientology researchers.
Finally, glossaries of terms and appendices are included with major dates in Hubbard's life and Scientology research and bibliographical information for major