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Hubbard described ''Dianetics'' as "the hidden source of all psychosomatic ills and human aberration" when he introduced ''Dianetics'' to the world in the 1950s. He further claimed that "skills have been developed for their invariable cure." On May 9, Hubbard's book ''Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health'' was published by Hermitage House. Hubbard abandoned freelance writing in order to promote ''Dianetics'', writing several books about it in the next decade and delivering an estimated 4,000 lectures while founding Dianetics research organizations. | Hubbard described ''Dianetics'' as "the hidden source of all psychosomatic ills and human aberration" when he introduced ''Dianetics'' to the world in the 1950s. He further claimed that "skills have been developed for their invariable cure." On May 9, Hubbard's book ''Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health'' was published by Hermitage House. Hubbard abandoned freelance writing in order to promote ''Dianetics'', writing several books about it in the next decade and delivering an estimated 4,000 lectures while founding Dianetics research organizations. | ||
''Dianetics'' was an immediate commercial success and sparked what Martin Gardner calls "a nationwide cult of incredible proportions." By August 1950, Hubbard's book had sold 55,000 copies, was selling at the rate of 4,000 a week and was being translated into French, German and Japanese. Five hundred ''Dianetics'' auditing groups had been set up across the United States. | ''Dianetics'' was an immediate commercial success and sparked what Martin Gardner calls "a nationwide [[cult]] of incredible proportions." By August 1950, Hubbard's book had sold 55,000 copies, was selling at the rate of 4,000 a week and was being translated into French, German and Japanese. Five hundred ''Dianetics'' auditing groups had been set up across the United States. | ||
''Dianetics'' was poorly received by the press and the scientific and medical professions. The American Psychological Association criticized Hubbard's claims as "not supported by empirical evidence." ''Scientific American'' said that Hubbard's book contained "more promises and less evidence per page than any publication since the invention of printing." | ''Dianetics'' was poorly received by the press and the scientific and medical professions. The American Psychological Association criticized Hubbard's claims as "not supported by empirical evidence." ''Scientific American'' said that Hubbard's book contained "more promises and less evidence per page than any publication since the invention of printing." | ||