Imagination and environmental political thought: the aftermath of Thoreau

This volume seeks to correct oversimplified readings of Henry David Thoreau's political thought by elucidating a key tension within his imagination.

With the celebration of Thoreau's 200th birthday now past, this study outlines, and builds on, his own understanding of imagination and considers its implications for environmental politics.

Despite the use of the word 'aftermath' Thoreau's legacy for environmental political thought is primarily constructive and foundational for modern environmentalism.