Democracy in America (Magill Book Reviews)
At a glance:
- Author: Alexis de Tocqueville
- First Published: 1835
- Type of Work: Social Science
- Genres: Nonfiction, Politics, Essays
- Subjects: Politics, France or French people, Political science, Property, Economic conditions, French Revolution, Wealth, Geography, Natural resources, Republics
- Locales: United States
Since its publication in 1835 and 1840, DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA has been noted for its insightful portrayal of the American character and democratic institutions. Initially, the French government commissioned de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont to study the penitentiary system in the United States, but in their travels from the cities to the frontier throughout the young country, the two men kept detailed journals as they attempted objective observation of all phases of American life.
De Tocqueville wrote DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA over a period of several years after his return to...
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