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| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Alexis de Tocqueville: Democracy in America (LOA #147) Alexis de Tocqueville, 2004-02-09 An exclusive new translation of the most perceptive and influential book ever written about American politics and society—“the bible on democracy” (The Texas Observer) This Library of America volume presents de Tocqueville’s masterpiece in an entirely new translation—the first to fully capture his style and provide a rigorous, faithful rendering of his profound ideas and observations Alexis de Tocqueville, a young aristocratic French lawyer, came to the United States in 1831 to study its penitentiary systems. His nine-month visit and subsequent reading and reflection resulted in this landmark masterpiece of political observation and analysis. In Democracy in America, Tocqueville vividly describes the unprecedented social equality he found in America and explores its implications for European society in the emerging modern era. His book provides enduring insight into the political consequences of widespread property ownership, the potential dangers to liberty inherent in majority rule, the vital role of religion in American life, and the importance of civil institutions in an individualistic culture dominated by the pursuit of material self-interest. He also probes the deep differences between the free and slave states, writing prophetically of racism, bigotry, and prejudice in the United States. Brought to life by Arthur Goldhammer’s clear, fluid, and vigorous translation, this volume of Democracy in America is the first to fully capture Tocqueville’s achievements both as an accomplished literary stylist and as a profound political thinker. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Alexis de Tocqueville, 1899 |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Volume—1 Alexis de Tocqueville, 2024-10-21 Embark on an intellectual journey with Alexis de Tocqueville's insightful exploration, Democracy in America, Volume 1. Uncover the intricacies of American society as Tocqueville examines the principles and practices that define democracy in the early 19th century. As Tocqueville's analysis unfolds, he reveals the profound effects of democracy on American life. But here’s the question that lingers: Can the strengths of American democracy coexist with its inherent challenges? Delve into Tocqueville's observations on individualism, social equality, and the balance of freedom and order. He scrutinizes how these elements shape the character of American citizens, offering a timeless reflection on the nature of democracy itself. How do these early insights resonate with the modern American experience? This edition provides a rich context for understanding Tocqueville's revolutionary ideas. His profound insights continue to challenge our perceptions of democracy, making this a crucial read for anyone interested in political philosophy and social theory. Are you prepared to confront the dilemmas and aspirations of a democratic society through the eyes of a keen observer in Democracy in America, Volume 1? Experience concise, engaging passages that illuminate the essence of American democracy. Tocqueville's sharp intellect invites readers to critically assess the ideals and realities of democratic governance. This is your opportunity to grasp the foundational ideas that continue to shape discussions on democracy today. Will you take the first step toward understanding the complexities of freedom and equality? Seize the moment to explore this essential work. Purchase Democracy in America, Volume 1 now, and immerse yourself in Tocqueville's timeless analysis of democracy that remains relevant in our contemporary world. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Alexis de Tocqueville, 2008-08-08 This new edition of Democracy in America makes Tocqueville’s classic nineteenth-century study of American politics, society, and culture available — finally! — in a brief and accessible version. Designed for instructors who are eager to teach the work but reluctant to assign all 700 plus pages, Kammen’s careful abridgment features the most well-known chapters that by scholarly consensus are most representative of Tocqueville’s thinking on a wide variety of issues. A comprehensive introduction provides historical and intellectual background, traces the author’s journey in America, helps students unpack the meaning behind key Tocquevillian concepts like individualism, equality, and tyranny of the majority, and discusses the work’s reception and legacy. Newly translated, this edition offers instructors a convenient and affordable option for exploring this essential work with their students. Useful pedagogic features include a chronology, questions for consideration, a selected bibliography, illustrations, and an index. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont in America Alexis de Tocqueville, Gustave de Beaumont, 2010 A selection of Tocqueville's writings on America together with letters and sketches from his traveling companion, Gustave de Beaumont. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America. Vol 1 Alexis de Tocqueville, 2006-09 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
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| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: The Chicago Companion to Tocqueville's Democracy in America James T. Schleifer, 2012-04-02 One of the greatest books ever to be written on the United States, Democracy in America continues to find new readers who marvel at the lasting insights Alexis de Tocqueville had into our nation and its political culture. The work is, however, as challenging as it is important; its arguments can be complex and subtle, and its sheer length can make it difficult for any reader, especially one coming to it for the first time, to grasp Tocqueville’s meaning. The Chicago Companion to Tocqueville’s “Democracy in America” is the first book written expressly to help general readers and students alike get the most out of this seminal work. Now James T. Schleifer, an expert on Tocqueville, has provided the background and information readers need in order to understand Tocqueville’s masterwork. In clear and engaging prose, Schleifer explains why Democracy in America is so important, how it came to be written, and how different generations of Americans have interpreted it since its publication. He also presents indispensable insight on who Tocqueville was, his trip to America, and what he meant by equality, democracy, and liberty. Drawing upon his intimate knowledge of Tocqueville’s papers and manuscripts, Schleifer reveals how Tocqueville’s ideas took shape and changed even in the course of writing the book. At the same time, Schleifer provides a detailed glossary of key terms and key passages, all accompanied by generous citations to the relevant pages in the University of Chicago Press Mansfield/Winthrop translation. TheChicago Companion will serve generations of readers as an essential guide to both the man and his work. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Alexis De Tocqueville, 2015-11 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: The Making of Tocqueville's Democracy in America James T. Schleifer, 1980 It is impossible fully to understand the American experience apart from Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America. Moreover, it is impossible fully to appreciate Tocqueville by assuming that he brought to his visitation to America, or to the writing of his great work, a fixed philosophical doctrine. James T. Schleifer documents where, when, and under what influences Tocqueville wrote different sections of his work. In doing so, Schleifer discloses the mental processes through which Tocqueville passed in reflecting on his experiences in America and transforming these reflections into the most original and revealing book ever written about Americans. For the first time the evolution of a number of Tocqueville's central themes--democracy, individualism, centralization, despotism--emerges into clear relief. As Russell B. Nye has observed, Schleifer's study is a model of intellectual history, an account of the intertwining of a man, a set of ideas, and the final product, a book. The Liberty Fund second edition includes a new preface by the author and an epilogue, The Problem of the Two Democracies. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Alexis de Tocqueville Joseph Epstein, 2006-11-07 Alexis de Tocqueville was among the first foreigners to recognize and trumpet the grandness of the American project. His two-volume classic, Democracy in America, published in 1835, not only offered a vivid account of what was then a new nation but famously predicted what that nation would become. His startling prescience, as well as the endurance of his political ideas, has firmly established Tocqueville's place in American history; his chronicle of our infancy is a fixture on every American history syllabus. Nearly all of his clairvoyant predictions about American political life, from the influence of Evangelical Christianity to the advent of our consumer society, have come true—and on the schedule he set. Yet in his own time, Tocqueville had little evidence for the truth of his ideas. Introspective, sickly, prone to self-doubt, he was an unlikely visionary. Joseph Epstein, America's most versatile essayist, proves an ideal guide to his predecessor. In wry, elegant prose, he engages Tocqueville's intellectual contributions, illuminates the development of his thought, and provides a referendum on his various prophecies. (His record was far from perfect—he thought the federal government would wither away as the states rose in power.) Alexis de Tocqueville: Democracy's Guide is an altogether human portrait of the Frenchman who would become an American icon. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Tocqueville's Discovery of America Leo Damrosch, 2010-04-07 Alexis de Tocqueville is more quoted than read; commentators across the political spectrum invoke him as an oracle who defined America and its democracy for all times. But in fact his masterpiece, Democracy in America, was the product of a young man's open-minded experience of America at a time of rapid change. In Tocqueville's Discovery of America, the prizewinning biographer Leo Damrosch retraces Tocqueville's nine-month journey through the young nation in 1831–1832, illuminating how his enduring ideas were born of imaginative interchange with America and Americans, and painting a vivid picture of Jacksonian America. Damrosch shows that Tocqueville found much to admire in the dynamism of American society and in its egalitarian ideals. But he was offended by the ethos of grasping materialism and was convinced that the institution of slavery was bound to give rise to a tragic civil war. Drawing on documents and letters that have never before appeared in English, as well as on a wide range of scholarship, Tocqueville's Discovery of America brings the man, his ideas, and his world to startling life. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Alexis de Tocqueville, 1956-02-01 Tocqueville's monumental book is as relevant today as when it was first published in the mid-nineteenth century, and it remains the most comprehensive, penetrating, and astute picture of American life, politics, and morals ever written -- whether by an American or, as in this case, a foreign visitor. This special edition contains the entire two volumes of Democracy in America, based on the second revised and corrected text of the 1961 French edition, meticulously edited by the distinguished Tocqueville scholar J.P. Mayer. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Alexis De Tocqueville, 2009-01-01 Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America (De la démocratie en Amérique) is a classic text detailing the United States of the 1830s, showing a primarily favorable view by Tocqueville as he compares it to his native France. Considered to be an important account of the U.S. democratic system, it has become a classic work in the fields of political science and history. It quickly became popular in both the United States and Europe. Democracy in America was first published as two volumes, one in 1835 and the other in 1840; both are included in this edition. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: American Institutions and Their Influence Alexis de Tocqueville, 1854 |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Tocqueville in America George Wilson Pierson, 1996 Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont, traveled the breadth of America to inquire into the future of French society as revolutionary upheaval gave way to a representative government similar to America's. This text reconstructs from their diaries and letters and newspaper accounts their nine-month tour and evolving analysis of American society. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Alexis de Tocqueville: Democracy in America (LOA #147) Alexis de Tocqueville, 2004-02-09 An exclusive new translation of the most perceptive and influential book ever written about American politics and society—“the bible on democracy” (The Texas Observer) Alexis de Tocqueville, a young aristocratic French lawyer, came to the United States in 1831 to study its penitentiary systems. His nine-month visit and subsequent reading and reflection resulted in this landmark masterpiece of political observation and analysis. In Democracy in America, Tocqueville vividly describes the unprecedented social equality he found in America and explores its implications for European society in the emerging modern era. His book provides enduring insight into the political consequences of widespread property ownership, the potential dangers to liberty inherent in majority rule, the vital role of religion in American life, and the importance of civil institutions in an individualistic culture dominated by the pursuit of material self-interest. He also probes the deep differences between the free and slave states, writing prophetically of racism, bigotry, and prejudice in the United States. Brought to life by Arthur Goldhammer’s clear, fluid, and vigorous translation, this volume of Democracy in America is the first to fully capture Tocqueville’s achievements both as an accomplished literary stylist and as a profound political thinker. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: An Analysis of Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America Elizabeth Morrow, 2017-07-15 Democracy in America, published in 1835 and 1840, challenged conventional thinking about democracy when it first appeared and is still cited today for its in-depth analysis of what makes a successful democracy. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America (Volumes 1 and 2, Unabridged) [translated by Henry Reeve with an Introduction by John Bigelow] Alexis De Tocqueville, 2016-09 In 1831, the then twenty-seven year old Alexis de Tocqueville, was sent with Gustave de Beaumont to America by the French Government to study and make a report on the American prison system. Over a period of nine months the two traveled all over America making notes not only on the prison systems but on all aspects of American society and government. From these notes Tocqueville wrote Democracy in America, an exhaustive analysis of the successes and failures of the American form of government, a republican representative democracy. Tocqueville believed that over the past seven hundred years the social and economic conditions of humanity were progressively becoming more equal. The future was, in his opinion, inevitably drawing humanity towards the democratic ideal thus diminishing the power of the aristocracy. Tocqueville's predictions of the changing nature of human civilization seem almost clairvoyant in retrospect. First published in two volumes in 1835 and 1840, Democracy in America remains one of the most important historical documents of America and political analysis of its form of government. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, includes both unabridged volumes as translated by Henry Reeve, and an introduction by John Bigelow. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Why Parties? John H. Aldrich, 2012-07-24 Since its first appearance fifteen years ago, Why Parties? has become essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the nature of American political parties. In the interim, the party system has undergone some radical changes. In this landmark book, now rewritten for the new millennium, John H. Aldrich goes beyond the clamor of arguments over whether American political parties are in resurgence or decline and undertakes a wholesale reexamination of the foundations of the American party system. Surveying critical episodes in the development of American political parties—from their formation in the 1790s to the Civil War—Aldrich shows how they serve to combat three fundamental problems of democracy: how to regulate the number of people seeking public office, how to mobilize voters, and how to achieve and maintain the majorities needed to accomplish goals once in office. Aldrich brings this innovative account up to the present by looking at the profound changes in the character of political parties since World War II, especially in light of ongoing contemporary transformations, including the rise of the Republican Party in the South, and what those changes accomplish, such as the Obama Health Care plan. Finally, Why Parties? A Second Look offers a fuller consideration of party systems in general, especially the two-party system in the United States, and explains why this system is necessary for effective democracy. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Alexis de Tocqueville on Democracy, Revolution, and Society Alexis de Tocqueville, 1980 Alexis de Tocqueville possessed one of the most fertile sociological imaginations of the nineteenth century. For more than 120 years, his uncanny predictive insight has continued to fascinate thinkers, and his writings have continued to influence our interpretations of history and society. His analyses of many issues remain relevant to current social and political problems. In this volume John Stone and Stephen Mennell bring together for the first time selections from the full range of Tocqueville's writings, selections that illustrate the depth of his insight and analysis. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: The Man Who Understood Democracy Olivier Zunz, 2022-05-03 A definitive biography of the French aristocrat who became one of democracy’s greatest champions In 1831, at the age of twenty-five, Alexis de Tocqueville made his fateful journey to America, where he observed the thrilling reality of a functioning democracy. From that moment onward, the French aristocrat would dedicate his life as a writer and politician to ending despotism in his country and bringing it into a new age. In this authoritative and groundbreaking biography, leading Tocqueville expert Olivier Zunz tells the story of a radical thinker who, uniquely charged by the events of his time, both in America and France, used the world as a laboratory for his political ideas. Placing Tocqueville’s dedication to achieving a new kind of democracy at the center of his life and work, Zunz traces Tocqueville’s evolution into a passionate student and practitioner of liberal politics across a trove of correspondence with intellectuals, politicians, constituents, family members, and friends. While taking seriously Tocqueville’s attempts to apply the lessons of Democracy in America to French politics, Zunz shows that the United States, and not only France, remained central to Tocqueville’s thought and actions throughout his life. In his final years, with France gripped by an authoritarian regime and America divided by slavery, Tocqueville feared that the democratic experiment might be failing. Yet his passion for democracy never weakened. Giving equal attention to the French and American sources of Tocqueville’s unique blend of political philosophy and political action, The Man Who Understood Democracy offers the richest, most nuanced portrait yet of a man who, born between the worlds of aristocracy and democracy, fought tirelessly for the only system that he believed could provide both liberty and equality. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Alexis Tocqueville, 2003-04-24 One of the most influential political texts ever written on America, and an indispensable authority on the nature of democracy In 1831 Alexis de Tocqueville, a young French aristocrat and civil servant, made a nine-month journey through eastern America. The result was Democracy in America, a monumental study of the strengths and weaknesses of the nation's evolving politics. Tocqueville looked to the flourishing democratic system in America as a possible model for post-revolutionary France, believing its egalitarian ideals reflected the spirit of the age. This edition, the only one that contains all Tocqueville's writings on America, includes the rarely translated 'Two Weeks in the Wilderness', an evocative account of Tocqueville's travels among the Iroquois and Chippeway, and 'Excursion to Lake Oneida'. Translated by Gerald Bevan with an Introduction and Notes by Isaac Kramnick |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Tocqueville Andre Jardin, 1989-11 In the first full-scale biography of Tocqueville after his death. Andre Jardin condensed the vast array of information on this intriguing figure into an indispensable resource. Tocqueville: A Biography provides an insightful account that explores the complex factors that shaped Tocqueville's writing, opinions, political career, and personal life. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: DEMOCRACY IN AMER Alexis De 1805-1859 Tocqueville, Henry 1813-1895 Reeve, Tr, 2016-08-25 |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: M. de Tocqueville on democracy in America John Stuart Mill, 1859 |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Alexis de Tocqueville's views of America - 'Democracy in America' Susanne Dollwetzel, 2009-07-17 Seminar paper from the year 2009 in the subject American Studies - Literature, grade: 1,0, Dresden Technical University (Anglistik / Amerikanistik), course: European-American Relationships, language: English, abstract: This paper will present Tocqueville’s idea of true liberty and his concept of a feasible democratic republic, which is, according to Tocqueville, indispensable for all nations. It will also treat the probable difficulties of a nation which Tocqueville feared when it came to dealing with true (political) liberty. Moreover, the paper will explain his suggestions how to address problems that could be caused by confronting people with the democratic republic and its accompanying liberty. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: The Art of Being Free James Poulos, 2017-01-17 Most folks probably don't learn about Alexis de Tocqueville in school anymore, but his seminal work, Democracy in America, is still surprisingly resonant. When he came to America in 1831 to study our great political experiment, he reported that the main issues were: religion, money, sex, death, love, gender inequality, work and politics. Clearly, we haven't come as far as one might hope. But it wasn't all doom and gloom. De Tocqueville not only cataloged our problems; he also provided a manual on how to solve them. In The Art of Being Free, journalist and scholar James Poulos parses de Tocqueville's advice for a modern audience, showing us how to live a sane, healthy, and happy life, regardless of the hectic world around us. Poulos dives into the original, beloved text to see what Tocqueville would say about our relationship to technology; our methods for coping with stress; our obsession with appearances; our workaholism; and our physical indolence. He explores how our uniquely American malaise might be alleviated, not by the next wellness or self-help craze, but by the kind of inner inventory-taking that has fallen out of fashion. Like Sarah Bakewell's How to Live or Alain de Botton's How Proust Can Change Your Life, The Art of Being Free offers a vital new twist on a collection of timeless wisdom--for Americans of all ages.-- |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Tocqueville and His America Arthur Kaledin, 2011 |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Best Work of Alexis de Tocqueville: Democracy in America — Volume 1 and Democracy in America — Volume 2 Alexis de Tocqueville, 2024-07-09 Explore the Definitive Works of Alexis de Tocqueville with Democracy in America — Volume 1 and Democracy in America — Volume 2 - A Monumental Compilation Embark on a profound journey into the heart of democracy with this exceptional 2 Ebook combo, showcasing the seminal works of Alexis de Tocqueville, a visionary thinker whose insights continue to shape political discourse. Book 1: Democracy in America — Volume 1 by Alexis de Tocqueville: A Comprehensive Study of Democracy's Foundations. Step into the rich tapestry of American society as Tocqueville meticulously examines the principles that underpin democracy. With keen observation and penetrating analysis, Tocqueville explores the strengths and weaknesses of democratic governance, offering invaluable insights into the nature of political participation, individual liberty, and the role of civil society. Book 2: Democracy in America — Volume 2: Alexis de Tocqueville's Continued Exploration of Democratic Institutions. Continue your journey through the corridors of power with Tocqueville's second volume, where he delves deeper into the intricacies of American democracy. From the dynamics of majority rule to the challenges of reconciling equality with individualism, Tocqueville's keen observations shed light on the complexities of democratic governance and its implications for society at large. Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom and timeless insights of Alexis de Tocqueville, whose visionary works continue to inform and inspire generations. Join the Expedition through the Foundations of Democracy! As you delve into the pages of Democracy in America — Volume 1 and Democracy in America — Volume 2, ponder this: What are the enduring principles that sustain democracy, and how can we navigate the challenges that threaten its foundations? Let Tocqueville's seminal works guide you on a journey of discovery and enlightenment. Don't miss this unparalleled 2 Ebook combo - Your Exploration of Democracy's Essence Begins Now! |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: An Analysis of Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America Elizabeth Morrow, 2017-07-05 Democracy in America, published in 1835 and 1840, challenged conventional thinking about democracy when it first appeared and is still cited today for its in-depth analysis of what makes a successful democracy. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America; Volume 4 Alexis De Tocqueville, 2023-07-18 Democracy in America is a classic work of political science written by the French aristocrat Alexis de Tocqueville in the early 19th century. It examines the nature of democracy in the United States, its strengths and weaknesses, and its effects on American society and culture. The book is a landmark in the study of democracy and remains a relevant and insightful analysis of American political life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Alexis de Tocqueville, 2017-03-20 De La Démocratie en Amérique (published in two volumes, the first in 1835 and the second in 1840) is a classic French text by Alexis de Tocqueville. Its title translates as On Democracy in America, but English translations are usually simply entitled Democracy in America. In the book, Tocqueville examines the democratic revolution that he believed had been occurring over the previous seven hundred years. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Alexis de Tocqueville, 2019-10-07 Demoncracy in American is a classic French text by Alexis de Tocqueville. Its title translates as On Democracy in America, but English translations are usually simply entitled Democracy in America. In the book, Tocqueville examines the democratic revolution that he believed had been occurring over the previous several hundred years.In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont were sent by the French government to study the American prison system. In his later letters Tocqueville indicates that he and Beaumont used their official business as a pretext to study American society instead. They arrived in New York City in May of that year and spent nine months traveling the United States, studying the prisons, and collecting information on American society, including its religious, political, and economic character. The two also briefly visited Canada, spending a few days in the summer of 1831 in what was then Lower Canada (modern-day Quebec) and Upper Canada (modern-day Ontario).After they returned to France in February 1832, Tocqueville and Beaumont submitted their report, Du système pénitentiaire aux États-Unis et de son application en France, in 1833. When the first edition was published, Beaumont was working on another book, Marie, ou, L'esclavage aux Etats-Unis (two volumes, 1835), a social critique and novel describing the separation of races in a moral society and the conditions of slaves in the United States. Before finishing Democracy in America, Tocqueville believed that Beaumont's study of the United States would prove more comprehensive and penetrating. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: The Anthem Companion to Alexis de Tocqueville Daniel Gordon, 2019-05-30 ‘The Anthem Companion to Alexis de Tocqueville’ contains original interpretations of Tocqueville’s major writings on democracy and revolution as well as his lesser-known writings on colonies, prisons and minorities. The Introduction by Daniel Gordon discusses how Tocqueville was canonized during the Cold War and the need to reassess the place of Tocqueville’s voice in the conversation of post-Marxist social theory. Each chapter that follows compares Tocqueville’s ideas on a given subject with those of other major social theorists, including Bourdieu, Dahl, Du Bois, Foucault, Lévi-Strauss and Marx. This comprehensive volume is based on the idea that Tocqueville was not merely a founder or precursor whose ideas have been absorbed into modern social science. The broad questions that Tocqueville raised, his comparative vision, and his unique vocabulary and style can inspire deeper thinking in the social sciences today. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Alexis de Tocqueville, 1995-09-01 Democracy in America is a classic of political philosophy. Hailed by John Stuart Mill and Horace Greely as the finest book ever written on the nature of democracy, it continues to be an influential text on both sides of the Atlantic, above all in the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: The Old Regime and the Revolution Alexis de Tocqueville, 1856 |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Alexis de Tocqueville, 2017-05-17 Democracy in America is arguably the most perceptive and influential book ever written about American politics and society. Authored by Alexis de Tocqueville, a French diplomat, political scientist and historian, it is regarded as a classical account of the democratic system of the United States and has been used as an important reference ever since. Written in the 1830s, De Tocqueville saw the young nation in its infancy and yet his insights into American life and government remain surprisingly current. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Letters from America Alexis de Tocqueville, 2010 Alexis de Tocqueville arrived in the United States for the first time in May 1831, commissioned by the French government to study the American prison system. For the next nine months he and his companion, Gustave de Beaumont, traveled and observed not only prisons but also the political, economic, and social systems of the early republic. Along the way, they frequently reported back to friends and family members in France. This book presents the first translation of the complete letters Tocqueville wrote during that seminal journey, accompanied by excerpts from Beaumont's correspondence that provide details or different perspectives on the places, people, and American life and attitudes the travelers encountered. --from publisher description. |
| alexis de tocqueville democracy in america: Democracy in America Tocqueville Alexis de, 2016-03-17 An Unabridged Explanation of America to Europeans and of Americans to themselves “America is great because she is good. If America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.”-Alexis de Tocqueville Both Volumes of Democracy in America with annotations included in this eBook In the two volumes of Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville, Tocqueville talks about the democratic revolution that had been occurring over the past seven hundred years and applies his insights to the United States in 1835. Democracy in America is essential reading for every American and is required reading in many high school and college courses. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes |
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Alexis de Tocqueville DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA Historical-Critical Edition of De la de´mocratie en Ame´rique s4s4s4s4s4 Edited by Eduardo Nolla Translated from the French by James T. …
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When, in 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville came to study De-mocracy in America, the trial of nearly a half-century of the working of our system had been made, and it had been proved, by many …
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Alexis de Tocqueville,Democracy in America: Historical-Critical Edition, vol. 4 [1840] The Online Library Of Liberty This E-Book (PDF format) is published by Liberty Fund, Inc., a private, non …
Alexis de Tocqueville Democracy in American - Saylor Academy
Democracy in American Creation of machine-readable version: Electronic edition deposited and marked-up by ASGRP, the American Studies Programs at the University of Virginia, June 1, …
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE, DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA - Bloomsbury
A French nobleman, political actor, social commentator, and historian, Alexis de Tocqueville undertook a mission in 1931 to inspect prisons in the United States. In fact, he devoted most …
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General Topic of Discussion: Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America, through p. 201. Outline of Discussion. Tocqueville’s Historical Context. Communal Freedom in the Townships …
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In 1831, political scientist and historian Alexis de Tocqueville spent nine months in the United States studying the effects of democracy on American society. In 1835, Tocqueville published …
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When, in 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville came to study Democracy in America, the trial of nearly a half-century of the working of our system had been made, and it had been proved, by many …
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Alexis (Charles-Henri-Maurice Clérel) de Tocqueville (1805-1859) spent nine months in the United States during 1831 and 1832 under the pretext of studying American penal institutions. …
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Alexis de Tocqueville,Democracy in America: Historical-Critical Edition, vol. 2 [1835] The Online Library Of Liberty This E-Book (PDF format) is published by Liberty Fund, Inc., a private, non …
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Tocqueville, Alexis de, 1805–1859. [De la de´mocratie en Ame´rique. English & French] Democracy in America: historical-criticaledition of De la de´mocratie en Ame´rique/Alexis de …
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE AND THE NEGRO - JSTOR
ALEXIS DE TOCQUEVILLE AND THE NEGRO: Democracy in America Reconsidered Although Alexis de Tocqueville wrote the most penetrat-ing account of Jacksonian America, he did not …
Alexis de Tocqueville and Slavery - JSTOR
There are four major sources of evidence of Tocqueville's think-ing about slavery: Democracy in America; his parliamentary reports and speeches; the six articles he wrote for Le Siecle on the …
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De Tocqueville continues his discussion of democracy in Chapter 5 by writing: “It was never assumed in the United States that the citizen of a free country has a right to do whatever he …
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The Spirit of Tocqueville's Democracies - JSTOR
Democracy in America marks the beginning of Alexis de Tocqueville's critical engagement not only with democracy but also with the French Revolution. His analysis of the pre-constitutional …
De Tocqueville on Democracy - JSTOR
De Tocqueville on Democracy HAROLD W. STOKE has been exactly a century since there appeared in Pans the first and perhaps the most profound work on democracy ever written. …
The Tocqueville Problem: Civic Engagement in American …
ously, Alexis de Tocqueville was doing political ethnography in Democracy in America. Alarmed by the simultaneous expansion of democracy and an ever-more-centralized bureaucratic …
American Individualism and Structural Injustice: Tocqueville
This article addresses these questions by reflecting on Alexis de Tocqueville's seminal analysis of American individualism. Tocqueville argues in Democracy in America (1835/40) that American …
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tocqueville, alexis de, 1805–1859. [de la dÉmocratie en amÉrique. english] …
DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA - Liberty Fund
Alexis de Tocqueville DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA Historical-Critical Edition of …
Democracy in America - ELTE
When, in 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville came to study De-mocracy in …
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Alexis de Tocqueville,Democracy in America: Historical-Critical Edition, …
Alexis de Tocqueville Democracy in American - Sayl…
Democracy in American Creation of machine-readable version: …
