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Democracy in America
Book • 1835
Written after his travels in the United States, 'Democracy in America' is a comprehensive study of American society and government.
Tocqueville examines the democratic revolution and its impact on American life, discussing topics such as the sovereignty of the people, the role of civil society, the dangers of the tyranny of the majority, and the influence of religion and individualism.
The book is a philosophical and political analysis that aims to understand why republican representative democracy succeeded in the United States while failing in other places, and it offers insights into the future of democracy both in America and globally.
Tocqueville examines the democratic revolution and its impact on American life, discussing topics such as the sovereignty of the people, the role of civil society, the dangers of the tyranny of the majority, and the influence of religion and individualism.
The book is a philosophical and political analysis that aims to understand why republican representative democracy succeeded in the United States while failing in other places, and it offers insights into the future of democracy both in America and globally.
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as a book read by students in Acton Academy.

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in relation to American community spirit.


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as a book offering insights into American society and its democratic character.


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in the context of Tsar Alexander II's decision-making process regarding reforms in Russia.

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in relation to Hayek's concept of the 'road to serfdom'.

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in the context of discussing Shakespeare's precursors according to Girard's work.


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in the context of class mobility in the United States compared to Britain.


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while discussing American history and its shortcomings.

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while discussing Tocqueville's observations on American steamboat technology and the assumption of inevitable technological progress.


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in relation to voluntary associations and American identity.


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in the context of discussing different perspectives on the American Civil War.

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as a great critic of technology.


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as a classic political text for understanding early American government.


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in relation to countervailing institutions.


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when discussing ordered liberty and individualism.


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in the discussion of American mobility.


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to highlight the historical punchy attitude of Americans.

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as an author who said the French were innately more individualistic, more libertine, and also more heroic and dramatic than today.

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as an author who spoke about trans European social issues.

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in relation to his observations on American restlessness in the 19th century.


Brett McKay

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Why Are We Restless?