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"J'avoue que dans l'Amérique j'ai vu plus que l'Amérique ; j'y ai cherché une image de la démocratie elle-même, de ses penchants, de son caractère, de ses préjugés, de ses passions." Tocqueville a trouvé aux États-Unis non pas un modèle, mais un principe à étudier. L'Amérique lui offre, comme société et comme culture, une démocratie pure. Et un gouvernement déduit de cette démocratie pure.

Tocqueville n'est pas seulement un analyste politique exceptionnel, c'est aussi un philosophe politique qui aide à comprendre les problèmes se posant dans les démocraties modernes. L'égalité des conditions, l'individualisme, le despotisme démocratique, les relations entre maîtres et serviteurs, l'esprit de liberté et l'esprit de religion, autant de notions qui dessinent aujourd'hui encore les contours d'une philosophie de la démocratie.

In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville, a young French aristocrat and civil servant, made a nine-month journey through the eastern United States. The result was Democracy in America, a monumental study of the strengths and weaknesses of the nation’s evolving politics. His insightful work has become one of the most influential political texts ever written on America.

Sent by the French government to examine the American prison system, Alexis de Tocqueville spent nine months touring the United States between 1831 and 1832. However, fascinated by the success of America's democratic system, de Tocqueville took advantage of his stay to examine the country's foundations and glean ideas that might rescue his homeland from the manacles of social inequality. He leaves no stone unturned, exploring each branch of government, the constitution, economics, religion, race, the judiciary, laws, principles, education, culture, and views on wealth and poverty.

Alexis de Tocqueville var en fransk politisk filosof och politiker. Född i en gammal adlig familj i Normandie, gick han till Law School och tilldelades en domare i 1827. År 1830, ett uppdrag av avdelningen vid det amerikanska fängelsesystemet, vilket är att gå ett pass till USA undersöka och studera STATER förstå vad han anser den bästa tillgängliga exempel på demokrati.

Are you interested in the foundations and principles of democracy? Want to gain a deeper understanding of the history and future of the United States? Look no further than Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America Vol I & II! Widely considered a masterpiece of political science, this book offers a unique and unparalleled look at the inner workings of democracy and its impact on society. By listening to Democracy in America, you'll gain valuable insights and perspectives that will deepen your understanding of the world around you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the ...

Originally published in 1825 under the title Sketches of New Brunswick, this captivating account delves into the early days of the province, providing a vivid portrayal of its first settlements, diverse climate, abundant resources, and the resilient inhabitants who called it home. Written by a local resident during a time when New Brunswick was just beginning to flourish, this history offers unique insights into the Loyalists who migrated from the United States after the American Revolution. Discover the foundational elements of this regions identity through the lens of its formative years. (...

Participate in a spirited exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville and his unique observations of this young nation that resulted in the two volumes of Democracy in America. How is it possible that perhaps the greatest book about U.S. democracy ever written was penned by a Frenchman visiting this country 175 years ago? Why is it still relevant in today's ever-changing political landscape?

Alexis de Tocqueville est un philosophe politique et homme politique français. Né dans une vieille famille de la noblesse de Normandie, il suit des études de droit et devient magistrat en 1827. En 1830, il obtient une mission du ministère pour aller étudier le système pénitentiaire américain, ce qui constitue son passeport pour aller découvrir les États-Unis et comprendre ce qu'il tient pour le meilleur exemple disponible de démocratie.

A celebrated economist argues that economic development is not really development unless everyone has the right to consent to their own progress For centuries, the developed Western world has exploited the less-developed “Rest” in the name of progress, conquering the Americas, driving the...

A New York Times Bestseller Taking the story of white supremacy in America back to 1493, and examining contemporary communities in Mississippi, Minnesota, and Oklahoma for models of racial repair, The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy is “full of urgency and insight” (The New York Times) as it...