Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
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"Democracy in America" by Alexis de Tocqueville
This is the second month. Please read Volume 2. I will be reading the Chicago University Press edition translated by Harvey C. Mansfield and Delba Winthrop. You are welcome to read any version/translation of this book.
Democracy in America is a classic 1835 and 1840 work by French aristocrat Alexis de Tocqueville, analyzing the American political and social system after a visit in 1831. It explores the "equality of conditions," the strengths and dangers of democracy, the influence of the press, the role of religion, and the potential for tyranny of the majority, with many observations remaining relevant today. The book is divided into two volumes, focusing on political society (1835) and civil society (1840).
Goodreads Rating: 4/5
Publication date: 1835
Length: 700-1000 pages depending on edition
Continent: North America
Meeting Leader: Stephanie
How to find us
If the weather is nice, we'll be outside on the patio. Otherwise, we'll meet inside at the tables by the cafe.
This is the second month. Please read Volume 2. I will be reading the Chicago University Press edition translated by Harvey C. Mansfield and Delba Winthrop. You are welcome to read any version/translation of this book.
Democracy in America is a classic 1835 and 1840 work by French aristocrat Alexis de Tocqueville, analyzing the American political and social system after a visit in 1831. It explores the "equality of conditions," the strengths and dangers of democracy, the influence of the press, the role of religion, and the potential for tyranny of the majority, with many observations remaining relevant today. The book is divided into two volumes, focusing on political society (1835) and civil society (1840).
Goodreads Rating: 4/5
Publication date: 1835
Length: 700-1000 pages depending on edition
Continent: North America
Meeting Leader: Stephanie
How to find us
If the weather is nice, we'll be outside on the patio. Otherwise, we'll meet inside at the tables by the cafe.
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