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a political companion to henry david thoreau
p 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 authors political philosophy and its influence on american public life . although thoreaus 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 a political companion to henry david thoreau is the first volume focused exclusively on thoreaus ethical and political thought . jack turner illuminates the unexamined aspects of thoreaus political life and writings . combining both new and classic essays this book offers a fresh and comprehensive understanding of thoreaus politics and includes discussions of subjects ranging from his democratic individualism to the political relevance of his intellectual eccentricity . the collection consists of works by sixteen prominent political theorists and includes an extended bibliography on thoreaus politics . a political companion to henry david thoreau is a landmark reference for anyone seeking a better understanding of thoreaus complex political philosophy .