From bestselling author and provocateur Christopher Hitchens, this classic guide delves into the art of principled dissent and disagreement.

In "Letters to a Young Contrarian," Hitchens inspires the radicals, gadflies, mavericks, rebels, and angry young (wo)men of tomorrow. He explores the entire range of "contrary positions" – from noble dissident to gratuitous nag – introducing the next generation to the minds and misfits who influenced him, such as Emile Zola, Rosa Parks, and George Orwell.

As is his trademark, Hitchens contrasts himself with stagnant attitudes across the ideological spectrum. His understanding of the importance of disagreement is unmatched – to personal integrity, informed discussion, true progress, and democracy itself.