De Tocqueville
ISBN13: 9780198781318ISBN10: 0198781318
Paperback,
296 pages
Jan 2001,
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Description
Alexis de Tocqueville is one of the most renowned and debated figures in contemporary political and social theory. This clear new introduction to de Tocqueville's thought examines in detail his classic works and their major themes. Beginning with an analysis of de Tocqueville's philosophy against the historical background and intellectual context of his time, Welch traces the development of his philosophy on democracy, revolution, history, slavery, religion, and gender--including chapters on de Tocqueville's writings on France and the United States. This volume also explores de Tocqueville's historical legacy as well as his contemporary significance, illuminating the reasons why this displaced nineteenth century aristocrat has become one of the most popular figures in current political and social thought.Features
- Highly readable and compact presentation of Tocqueville's writings provides an essential overview of his thought
- Opening chapter puts Tocqueville into the intellectual context and generation to which he belonged
- Assessment of Tocqueville's political legacy provides the reader with a key to his lasting intellectual significance and contemporary appeal
Reviews
"...the claims made by this wonderful and well-researched book are worth revisiting."--Ethics
About the Author(s)
Cheryl B. Welch is Professor of Political Science in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. She has previously taught at Columbia, Rutgers, and Harvard universities, and has published numerous articles on French and British political thought, liberalism, and democracy.
