Democracy in America — Volume 1 by Alexis de Tocqueville

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Author Tocqueville, Alexis de, 1805-1859
Translator Reeve, Henry, 1813-1895
Title Democracy in America — Volume 1
Note Reading ease score: 47.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits David Reed and David Widger
Summary "Democracy in America — Volume 1" by Alexis de Tocqueville is a sociopolitical analysis written in the early 19th century, specifically in the 1830s. This work explores the principles and ideology of democracy in the United States, examining how social equality influences various aspects of American life, from government to everyday customs. Tocqueville investigates the implications of democratic governance and the evolving social structures within this newly formed society, shedding light on both the strengths and weaknesses of democracy. The opening of "Democracy in America" lays the foundation for Tocqueville's in-depth exploration of American society. He observes the significant influence that the general equality of conditions has on the political and social spheres, emphasizing how this principle shapes public opinions, laws, and behaviors. Tocqueville reflects on the historical progress of equality in Europe, drawing parallels to the United States and surmising that the democratic revolution present in America may be both an unprecedented development and an unstoppable force. He articulates a sense of urgency for understanding this evolution, as he believes the trends of democracy will soon impact Europe significantly, offering insights and observations that are foundational to his subsequent analyses in the rest of the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
Subject United States -- Politics and government
Subject United States -- Social conditions
Subject Democracy -- United States
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EBook-No. 815
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 11, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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