Aquarian Conspiracy; Personal and Social Transformation in the 1980's

Called "an exciting vision of the future” (Cleveland Plain Dealer), “a handbook of the New Age” (USA Today), and “a new charter of human possibility” (Norman Cousins) upon its initial publication in 1980, The Aquarian Conspiracy is a breathtaking, compelling study of the changes in work, relationships, medicine, religion, education, and more that comprised the birth of the New Age movement. An influence on thinkers from Deepak Chopra to Al Gore, The Aquarian Conspiracy remains a thorough, detailed classic of contemporary thought—an impeccable document that traces one of the most powerful cultural movements of our age. From the early 60s through the late 80s. many Americans have significantly changed their perspective about the nature and purpose of work, relationships. religion, education, medicine—indeed, almost all public and private institutions. Some people believe this great shift of values is taking place throughout the world. Recently, the media have labeled this alternative perspective and many related points of view as "New Age" thought. The one book most identified with describing this movement's origins and underlying philosophy is The Aquarian Conspiracy, which USA Today called the handbook of the New Age. Originally published in 1980. The Aquarian Conspiracy has already sold over one-half million copies. This edition contains a new Foreword and Afterword as well as updated resource information. "A lighted fuse. "— Toronto Globe and Mail "An exciting vision of the future. "— Cleveland Plain Dealer "May decisively affect the future of us all. "— San Francisco Sunday Examiner and Chronicle The Aquarian Conspiracy describes the activities of a powerful network of leading-edge thinkers, businesspeople, scientists and politicians who are working to create a different kind of society based on a vastly enlarged concept of human potential. According to The New York Times, this "alternative thought... is working its way increasingly into the nation's cultural, religious, social, economic, and political life. " Who are these conspirators? What are their beliefs? Where are they leading us? The Aquarian Conspiracy answers these questions and provides a convincing picture of a possible and positive future. "A new charter of human possibility. "— Norman Cousins "A virtuoso performance. The Aquarian Conspiracy will be the focus of endless comment, conversation, compliments, criticism, controversy, and celebration." —Charles Weingartner. coauthor of Teaching as a Subversive Activity "I completely agree with the book's message of confidence in the future." — Ilya Prigogine. Nobel laureate "Marilyn Ferguson goes everywhere to the heart of the matter." Albert Szent-Gyorgi. Nobel laureate Marilyn Ferguson lives in Los Angeles, where she publishes Brain/Mind Bulletin, the most widely read report on brain research and consciousness.