The Routledge Guidebook to Thoreau's Civil Disobedience

Book Details:

• Author: Bob Pepperman Taylor

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 224

• Release Date: 19-Dec-2014

• ISBN: 9780415818599

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1.0 inches

Product Description:

The Routledge Guidebook to Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience offers an in-depth examination of one of the most influential essays in the history of political thought. Written by Henry David Thoreau in 1849, Civil Disobedience has inspired countless activists and political thinkers around the world. This guidebook provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Thoreau’s essay, placing it in historical context and exploring its ongoing relevance in contemporary political and social movements.

Key Features:

• Full Text of Civil Disobedience: Includes Thoreau’s original essay, allowing readers to engage directly with the text.

• Contextual Analysis: Explores the background of Thoreau’s work and its historical and political context.

• Interpretations and Relevance: Examines various interpretations of the text and discusses how it has been received and edited posthumously.

• Ongoing Impact: Discusses the continued relevance of Civil Disobedience and its influence on modern political activism and civil rights movements.

This guidebook serves as an essential resource for students of politics, philosophy, and history, as well as anyone interested in exploring Thoreau’s thoughts on individual resistance to injustice and government overreach.