Theodore Roszak was an emeritus professor of history, best known for his seminal work that chronicled and explained the European and North American counterculture of the 1960s. He is widely credited with coining the term "counterculture." His writing delves into societal and cultural phenomena with profound insight.
The narrative explores the intersection of personal destiny and political upheaval, suggesting that individual fulfillment has transformed into a powerful force against the industrial status quo. It highlights a chaotic celebration of social deviance and personal rebellion, hinting at a potential end to the industrial world as we know it.
Discusses such matters as the generation gap, the student uproar, the New Left, the beats and hippies, the psychedelic movement, rock music, the revival of occultism and mysticism, the protest against our involvement in Vietnam, and the seemingly odd reluctance of the young to buy the affluent technological society, with constructive criticism.
Twice nominated for the National Book Award, Roszak has penned a superbly-crafted novel that's sure to entertain--and send chills up your spine. The author of the highly acclaimed The Making of a Counterculture, Roszak provides a fast-paced narrative full of tangled conspiracies and dark obsessions. It's film noir at its darkest and most obsessive.
An examination of the exaggerated claims made for computers and artificial intelligence. Despite the wonderful claims for the abilities of the computer and the hallowed tones of 'computerese', the author dares to suggest that perhaps the computer has been overdressed with false claims made by those with something to gain by it.
An Anthology of Contemporary Materials Useful for Preserving Personal Sanity While Braving the Technological Wilderness