Free Zone Scientology: Contesting the Boundaries of a New Religion

by Aled Thomas

Book Overview

In this novel academic study, Aled Thomas analyses modern issues surrounding boundaries and fluidity in contemporary Scientology. By using the Scientologist practice of 'auditing' as a case study, this book explores the ways in which new types of 'Scientologies' can emerge. The notion of Free Zone Scientology is characterised by its horizontal structure, in contrast to the vertical-hierarchy of the institutional Church of Scientology. With this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350232998
• ISBN13: 9781350232990
• Release Date: October 2022
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"