A Political Companion to Henry David Thoreau

by Jack Turner

Book Overview

The writings of Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) have captivated scholars, activists, and ecologists for more than a century. Less attention has been paid, however, to the author's political philosophy and its influence on American public life. Although Thoreau's doctrine of civil disobedience has long since become a touchstone of world history, the greater part of his political legacy has been overlooked. With a resurgence of interest in recent years,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813147360
• ISBN13: 9780813147369
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"