Sparked by Thoreau?s outrage at American slavery and the American-Mexican war, Civil Disobedience is a call for every citizen to value his conscience above his government. Within this 19th century essay, Thoreau explains government of any sort ? including democracy ? does not possess more wisdom or justice than its individual citizens, and that it is every citizen?s responsibility to avoid acquiescence. More than an essay, Civil Disobedience is a call to action for all citizens to refuse to participate in, or encourage in any way, an unjust institution.

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	December 6, 2011
ISBN13	9781619490925
Publishers	Thoreau Classics
Pages	32
Dimensions	150 × 2 × 226 mm · 58 g
Language	English

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