Dianetics: The Original Thesis was written by Ron in 1947, fifteen years after he began his studies of the mind. [...] Originally titled Scientology: A New Science, the book was retitled Abnormal Dianetics when it was offered to the medical and psychiatric profession in early 1948. The work was not utilized by these professions; it was, however, accepted broadly by the public at large. [...] The first hardcover edition, titled Dianetics: The Original Thesis was published in Wichita, Kansas … [Read more...] about Article: Dianetics: The Original Thesis (1948)