An interesting read. The authors point out the flaws in logic of the counter-culture movement, but don't really offer any solutions because there are none. ( )

http://books.moonsoar.com/archives/20... ( )

In many ways a good critique of so called 'counterculture'. Does a good job when it comes to explaining some of the logic behind the radical counterculture ideology. There are some weak points here and there, and especially the conclusion seems pasted on. Over all a good read though. I read it in one sitting. The language is not very complicated.

I'd recommend it to everyone. Even though it is a bit uneven, there are interesting points and it is a good starting point for discussion. ( )

I wanted to really like this book, but it became a bit obnoxious and rambling. ( )

A critique of members of the counterculture's attempts to distinguish themselves from the mainstream, this book argues that these attempts actually feed into and reinforce capitalism's fundamental need for consumption.

Heath and Potter bring up some valid points and make interesting arguments, but I feel that they need to make it clear where they would draw the line between 'truly' ethical actions and those that are purely attempts to attain distinction from the masses. ( )