Part of: Democracy in America: Historical-Critical Edition, 4 vols. (LF ed. 2010) Democracy in America: Historical-Critical Edition, vol. 3
- Alexis de Tocqueville (author)
- James T. Schleifer (translator)
- Eduardo Nolla (editor)
A new 4 volume edition of Tocqueville’s classic text De la Démocratie en Amérique. The original was published in two large volumes, the first in 1835, the second in 1840. The first volume focused primarily on political society; the second, on civil society. The online version of Liberty Fund’s edition contains only the English translation of the French critical edition. Vol. 3 contains Parts I and II.
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When citizens can associate only in certain cases, they regard association as a rare and singular process, and they hardly think of it. When you allow them to associate freely in everything, they end up seeing in association the universal and, so to speak, unique means that men can use to attain…
Critical Responses
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Liberty, Equality, and DemocracyEduardo Nolla
This title dives into Tocqueville’s political philosophy and social theories.
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Democracy and Its Friendly Critics: Tocqueville and Political Life TodayPeter Augstine Lawler, editor
As the title suggests, this compilation of essays examines Tocqueville and the political life of contemporary America.
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