{"product_id":"democracy-in-america-paperback-3","title":"Democracy in America - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexis de Tocqueville\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHenry Reeve\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eFrancis Bowen\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the early 19th century, a French sociologist and political scientist undertook a seven-month journey throughout the newly formed United States. Alexis de Tocqueville surveyed the young nation's religious, political, and economic character and reported his findings in two volumes, published in 1835 and 1840. Two centuries later, \u003ci\u003eDemocracy in America\u003c\/i\u003e remains among the most astute and influential surveys of American politics and society. \u003cbr\u003ede Tocqueville focuses on why republican representative democracy prevailed in the United States, tracing its success from the state of equality established by the early Puritan settlers through the American Revolution and adoption of the Constitution. His speculations on the future of democracy offer prescient, thought-provoking reading, and his classic work remains a touchstone for modern thinkers on government. This edition is based on the earliest approved translation, which has served as the standard version for over a century and comes closest to reflecting the author's insights as perceived by his contemporaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the early nineteenth century, a French sociologist and political scientist undertook a seven-month journey throughout the newly formed United States. Alexis de Tocqueville surveyed the young nation's religious, political, and economic character and reported his findings in two volumes, published in 1835 and 1840. Two centuries later, \u003ci\u003eDemocracy in America\u003c\/i\u003e remains among the most astute and influential surveys of American politics and society. \u003cbr\u003ede Tocqueville focuses on why republican representative democracy prevailed in the United States, tracing its success from the state of equality established by the early Puritan settlers through the American Revolution and adoption of the Constitution. His speculations on the future of democracy offer prescient, thought-provoking reading, and his classic work remains a touchstone for modern thinkers on government. This edition is based on the earliest approved translation, which has served as the standard version for over a century and comes closest to reflecting the author's insights as perceived by his contemporaries. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.doverpublications.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench diplomat and historian Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-59) is notable for both \u003ci\u003eDemocracy in America\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Old Regime and the Revolution.\u003c\/i\u003e Both works analyzed the connections between national character and government, were influential in 19th-century discussions of liberalism and equality, and were rediscovered by sociologists and political scientists of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1104\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 7.9 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 17, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756252725536,"sku":"9780486815596","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/fd434460c217ae69b1f2b77221883340.webp?v=1780077588","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/democracy-in-america-paperback-3","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}