Social Movements: An Interactionist Analysis

A social movement is a dynamic phenomenon requiring a theoretical perspective suited to analyzing change. An interactionist perspective offers such a dynamic mode of analysis. After a historical overview of the LSD movement led by Timothy Leary, the movement's genesis, the development of its ideology and program, and the motivational factors in recruiting adherents are examined through this lens.

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Abstract

A social movement is a dynamic phenomenon that necessitates an appropriate theoretical perspective for adequate analysis. An interactionist perspective provides a useful dynamic mode of analysis. Following a historical resumé of the LSD movement led by Timothy Leary, the genesis of the movement, the development of its ideology and program, and motivational factors involved in the recruitment of adherents are analyzed from an interactionist perspective.