"Understanding Thoreau's 'Civil Disobedience'" by Andrew Kirk explores the philosophical and political ideas behind Henry David Thoreau's seminal essay. Thoreau advocates for individual resistance to unjust laws, emphasizing moral duty over societal compliance. He critiques government complicity in slavery and war, urging citizens to act according to their conscience. This work delves into Thoreau's thoughts on justice, personal integrity, and the relationship between the individual and the state, encouraging readers to consider the consequences of their civic engagement. It serves as a guide to understanding the essay's lasting influence on civil rights movements and contemporary activism. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Words That Changed the World .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2010 by Rosen Young Adult .

Author Andrew Kirk worked publishing for over twenty years before becoming a writer. His previous titles have included books on ancient history and a study of Thoreau. Consultant Editor Dr Diana Newall, studied at the Courtauld Institute of Art and University College, University of London and has lectured for 12 years on a range of subjects in Art History.