American Institutions and Their Influence by Alexis de Tocqueville

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Author Tocqueville, Alexis de, 1805-1859
Editor Spencer, John C. (John Canfield), 1788-1855
Title American Institutions and Their Influence
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Summary "American Institutions and Their Influence" by Alexis de Tocqueville is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. It explores the political and social structures of America, particularly focusing on how democracy shapes institutions, societal habits, and public opinions. Tocqueville's observations serve as both a critique and an analysis of the American experience, providing insights into the functioning of democracy and its effects on civilization. The opening of the work delves into Tocqueville’s rationale for studying America. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the origins of nations to glean insight into their current societal structures, asserting that America's formation allows a clearer analysis of democratic evolution compared to older nations. He notes the general equality among early settlers, contrasting the motivations and societal conditions that influenced their prosperity and character. Through these observations, Tocqueville aims to reveal the principles that shaped American democracy and reflect on democracy's broader implications for humanity, especially as Europe faces similar societal changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
Subject United States -- Politics and government
Subject Democracy
Category Text
EBook-No. 8690
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Most Recently Updated Jun 1, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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