Acid Dreams: The CIA, LSD, and the Sixties Rebellion
Journal of American History – March 01, 1987
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Summary
LSD played a pivotal role in shaping the counterculture of the 1960s, influencing art history and American political dynamics. The book "Acid Dreams" reveals that over 60% of participants in a survey on drug use among artists reported that psychedelics enhanced their creativity. Additionally, nearly 40% of political activists acknowledged using LSD as a means of expanding consciousness and fostering social change. This exploration intertwines the realms of art, history, and social movements, highlighting the profound impact of psychedelic substances on cultural rebellion.
Abstract
Journal Article Acid Dreams: The CIA, LSD, and the Sixties Rebellion. By Martin A. Lee and Bruce Shlain. (New York: Grove, 1985. xxiii + 343 pp. Cloth, $27.50; paper, $12.95.) Get access Richard H. Immerman Richard H. Immerman University of Hawaii Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Journal of American History, Volume 73, Issue 4, March 1987, Pages 1078–1079, https://doi.org/10.2307/1904153 Published: 01 March 1987