Harvey C. Mansfield
Tocqueville: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780195175394
- author:
- Harvey C. Mansfield
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 11.4 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Alexis de Tocqueville's work on American democracy remains unparalleled in its insight and depth. In his landmark Democracy in America, published in two volumes between 1835 and 1840, Tocqueville offered a profound analysis of the US system of government. Yet, despite his significant contributions to our understanding of democracy, Tocqueville himself remains somewhat of an enigma. This Very Short Introduction sheds new light on Tocqueville's life and thought, exploring not only his masterpiece but also lesser-known works such as The Old Regime and the Revolution. Mansfield reveals a more nuanced picture of Tocqueville's liberalism, one that was shaped by his aristocratic background, political experiences, and personal hopes and fears. By examining Tocqueville's writings on liberty, self-government, and the practice of politics, Mansfield shows how this 19th-century thinker remains vitally important for understanding modern democracy today.
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