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Democracy in America: The Complete and Unabridged Volumes I and II - Alexis de Tocqueville, Joseph Epstein
Democracy in America: The Complete and Unabridged Volumes I and II
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From America's call for a free press to its embrace of the capitalist system, Democracy in America--first published in 1835--enlightens, entertains, and endures as a brilliant study of our national government and character. Philosopher John Stuart Mill called it "among the most remarkable... show more
From America's call for a free press to its embrace of the capitalist system, Democracy in America--first published in 1835--enlightens, entertains, and endures as a brilliant study of our national government and character. Philosopher John Stuart Mill called it "among the most remarkable productions of our time." Woodrow Wilson wrote that de Tocqueville's ability to illuminate the actual workings of American democracy was "possibly without rival."For today's readers, de Tocqueville's concern about the effect of majority rule on the rights of individuals remains deeply meaningful. His shrewd observations about the "almost royal prerogatives" of the president and the need for virtue in elected officials are particularly prophetic. His profound insights into the great rewards and responsibilities of democratic government are words every American needs to read, contemplate, and remember. From America's call for a free press to its embrace of the capitalist system Democracy in America enlightens, entertains, and endures as a brilliant study of our national government and character. De Toqueville's concern about the effect of majority rule on the rights of individuals remains deeply meaningful. His insights into the great rewards and responsibilities of democratic government are words every American needs to read, contemplate, and remember.
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780553214642 (0553214640)
ASIN: 553214640
Publisher: Bantam Classics
Pages no: 976
Edition language: English
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Lisa (Harmony)
Lisa (Harmony) rated it
4.0 Democracy in America
The book's basis was a nine month visit to America by De Tocqueville in 1831, ostensibly to study America's prison system. It was an interesting time to visit America, half-way between the establishment of the constitution and the Civil War. In the course of the visit he met former president John Qu...
Lisa (Harmony)
Lisa (Harmony) rated it
5.0 Democracy In America, Volume 1
The book's basis was a nine month visit to America by De Tocqueville in 1831, ostensibly to study America's prison system. It was an interesting time to visit America, half-way between the establishment of the constitution and the Civil War. In the course of the visit he met former president John Qu...
Edward
Edward rated it
0.0 Democracy in America
ChronologyIntroduction & NotesFurther ReadingTranslator's Note--Democracy in AmericaNotes--Two Weeks in the Wilderness--Excursion to Lake Oneida
Aren's Library
Aren's Library rated it
3.0 Democracy in America
Really should be taught in High School. Fascinating read.
Kate Reads
Kate Reads rated it
This is the one book that I read in the core that I would reccomend to anybody.
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