On the Edge of the Future: Esalen and the Evolution of American Culture

"Esalen is on the edge. Located in Big Sur, California, just off Highway 1, Esalen is, geographically speaking, a literal cliff, hanging rather precariously over the Pacific Ocean. The Esselen Indians used the hot mineral springs here as healing baths for centuries before the European settlers arrived. . . . Today the place is adorned with a host of lush organic gardens; mountain streams; a cliffside swimming pool; an occasional Buddha or garden...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253217598
• ISBN13: 9780253217592
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher