What Marijuana, "The Lord of the Rings", and Jazz Music Have in Common

Essay from the year 2018 in the subject Cultural Studies - Miscellaneous, grade: 1.6, , language: English, abstract: This essay strives to show the connection between some of the biggest issues of the day which were taking place in the 1960's, particularly in the United States. Among the subject matter discussed is "The Lord of the Rings", science, science fiction, literature, film, "Star Trek", "Lost in Space", Leonard Nimoy, Darwinism, "2001: A Space Odyssey", "Planet of the Apes", the Beat movement, the counterculture, and more. It draws the lines between the elements of news/actions, society, and culture.

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