Name: Democracy in America
Author: Alexis de Tocqueville
ISBN: 9780195158465

Democracy in America

Alexis de Tocqueville

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THE THESIS

Does the democratic experiment in the United States offer a sustainable model for the future of Western civilization? Alexis de Tocqueville, a French political thinker and historian, conducted an extensive study of the American social and political landscape during the 1830s. His analysis evaluates the strengths and potential pitfalls of equality, examining how the American system balances individual liberty with the pressures of the majority. The work serves as a foundational inquiry into the nature of democratic institutions and their impact on the human condition.

THE SCOPE MAP

What You Will Find

Comparative analysis of American democratic institutions versus European aristocratic structures
Observations on the role of civil society, religion, and the press in maintaining a free republic
Examination of the potential for the 'tyranny of the majority' to stifle individual thought
Primary source reflections on the social habits, legal systems, and political culture of 19th-century America

THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE

Scholars and political scientists widely regard this text as a foundational analysis of American democracy that remains relevant for understanding modern political behavior. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which requires careful attention to the author's nuanced observations on social equality.

Page Count:
848

Publication Date:
1999-11-01

Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA

ISBN-10:
0195158466

ISBN-13:
9780195158465

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