Democracy in America (Deluxe Library Edition) (Annotated) - De Tocqueville, Alexis
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Democracy in America examines the democratic revolution Tocqueville believed had been occurring over the previous several hundred years. The primary focus of the book is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native France. Democracy in America was published in two volumes, the first in 1835 and the other in 1840. It was immediately popular in both Europe and the United…mehr

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Democracy in America examines the democratic revolution Tocqueville believed had been occurring over the previous several hundred years. The primary focus of the book is an analysis of why republican representative democracy has succeeded in the United States while failing in so many other places. Tocqueville seeks to apply the functional aspects of democracy in the United States to what he sees as the failings of democracy in his native France. Democracy in America was published in two volumes, the first in 1835 and the other in 1840. It was immediately popular in both Europe and the United States, while also having a profound impact on the French population. By the twentieth century, it had become a classic work of political science, social science, and history. It is a commonly assigned reading for students at American universities majoring in the political or social sciences, and part of the introductory political theory syllabus at Cambridge, Oxford, Princeton and other institutions.
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Alexis de Tocqueville was a French political thinker and historian, born in 1805, whose work profoundly influenced discussions on democracy and society. He studied law in his youth, becoming an insightful observer of social structures and political dynamics. His keen intellect led him to travel to America, where he analyzed the democratic system and its effects on the citizenry.During his travels in the United States, Tocqueville meticulously documented his observations, resulting in the seminal work Democracy in America. This text explored how democracy shaped American values, governance, and society, offering perspectives that were revolutionary for European audiences. His ideas on the balance between liberty and equality remain influential in political theory today.Tocqueville continued to be active in political life in France, serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs in 1849. Despite his conservative background, he advocated for reforms and social justice, especially concerning Algeria. His writings on democracy, governance, and freedom continue to inspire, marking him as one of the foremost political thinkers of the 19th century.