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| Author | George Malko |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Scientology |
| Publisher | Delacorte Press |
Publication date | 1970 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 205 |
| ISBN | 978-1-112-96373-5 |
| OCLC | 115065 |
| 131.3/5 | |
| LC Class | BP605.S2 M3 |
| Followed by | Take What You Will |
Scientology: The Now Religion is a book on Scientology, written by George Malko. The book was published in 1970 in Hardcover format by Delacorte Press, and then in a paperback edition in 1971, by Dell Publishing. The book was the first full-length analysis of the history surrounding the founding of the Church of Scientology, and L. Ron Hubbard. Malko conducted interviews with members, and provides analysis about certain practices.
The book received favorable reviews from critics, with some praising it as effectively breaking down many of Scientology's controversial practices, though another called its explanations of aspects of Scientology confusing and unsatisfying. The Church of Scientology fought to prevent the sale of the book, suing Malko and the book's publisher for defamation.