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OverviewSince its publication in 1849, Henry David Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience has influenced protestors, activists and political thinkers all over the world. Including the full text of Thoreau’s essay, The Routledge Guidebook to Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience explores the context of his writing, analyses different interpretations of the text and considers how posthumous edits to Civil Disobedience have altered its intended meaning. It introduces the reader to: the context of Thoreau’s work and the background to his writing the significance of the references and allusions the contemporary reception of Thoreau’s essay the ongoing relevance of the work and a discussion of different perspectives on the work. Providing a detailed analysis which closely examines Thoreau’s original work, this is an essential introduction for students of politics, philosophy and history, and all those seeking a full appreciation of this classic work. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bob Pepperman Taylor (University of Vermont, USA) , Anthony GottliebPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.317kg ISBN: 9780415818605ISBN 10: 0415818605 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 19 December 2014 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Reading Civil Disobedience 3. Interpretations 4. Problems in Political Philosophy 5. Thoreau and American Political Thought 6. Text of Civil Disobedience BibliographyReviewsAuthor InformationBob Pepperman Taylor is based in the Department of Political Science at the University of Vermont. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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