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Tocqueville (Paperback)
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Tocqueville (Paperback)
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Loot Price R576
Discovery Miles 5 760
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Alexis de Tocqueville, a French aristocrat paradoxically famous for
his insights into democracy and equality, is one of history's
greatest analysts of American society and politics. His
contributions to political theory and sociology are of enduring
significance. This book, from one of the world's leading experts,
is a clearly written and accessible introduction to Tocqueville's
social and political theories. Schleifer guides readers through his
two major works, Democracy in America (1835/40) and The Old Regime
and the Revolution (1856), as well as his working papers,
correspondence, and other writings. Schleifer examines
Tocqueville's essential themes and explores the various meanings of
his key terms, including equality, democracy, liberty, and
revolution. He combines a skillful exposition of Tocqueville's
analysis of the beneficial and harmful consequences of democracy
with a crystal clear discussion of his often overlooked economic
ideas and social reform proposals. Schleifer traces both the
overall unity and the significant changes in Tocqueville's ideas,
demonstrating the complexity and subtlety of his thought and the
importance of his legacy. It will be essential reading for all
scholars, students, and general readers interested in the history
of political thought, political theory, American politics, and
sociology.
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