Ken Kesey
Ken Kesey (1935–2001) was an American author best known for his novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' which critiques the mental health system and the use of lobotomy on patients. His work highlighted the dehumanizing effects of psychiatric treatments and sparked conversations about individuality and freedom in the face of institutional control, making Kesey a significant figure in the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
Born on Sep 17, 1935 (89 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 2 | 5.50 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,660 | $68,000 | 44$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,105,267 | 2,660 | $68,000 | 44$ |
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Kesey's novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' criticized lobotomy as a barbaric treatment.
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Ken Kesey wrote the novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest', which criticized lobotomy.
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