Tocqueville, Alexis de 1805-1859 De la démocratie en Amérique Search this
Physical description:
xi, 199 pages ; 24 cm
Type:
Books
Date:
2012
Contents:
Pt. I. What are the contexts of Tocqueville's Democracy? : Who was Tocqueville? ; How was Democracy in America written? -- Pt. II. What are some of the major themes of Tocqueville's Democracy? : What are some of Tocqueville's basic convictions? ; What does Tocqueville mean by equality, democracy, and liberty? ; How does democracy threaten liberty? ; How to preserve liberty? ; What are some of Tocqueville's other major themes? ; What else does Tocqueville have to say about America? -- Pt. III. American readings of Tocqueville's Democracy : How has Tocqueville's Democracy been read in America? ; Concluding reflections -- Pt. IV. Tools for use
Summary:
Now James T. Schleifer, an expert on Tocqueville, has provided the background and information readers need in order to understand Tocqueville's masterwork. In clear and engaging prose, Schleifer explains why Democracy in America is so important, how it came to be written, and how different generations of Americans have interpreted it since its publication. He also presents indispensable insight on who Tocqueville was, his trip to America, and what he meant by equality, democracy, and liberty.
Drawing upon his intimate knowledge of Tocqueville's papers and manuscripts, Schleifer reveals how Tocqueville's ideas took shape and changed even in the course of writing the book. At the same time, Schleifer provides a detailed glossary of key terms and key passages, all accompanied by generous citations to the relevant pages in the University of Chicago Press Mansfield/Winthrop translation. The Chicago Companion will serve generations of readers as an essential guide to both the man and his work."--Pub. desc.
