Democracy in America
by Alexis de Tocqueville, Isaac Kramnick, Gerald Bevan
Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville, Isaac Kramnick, Gerald Bevan holds a well received rating of 3.99 out of 5, based on 15.9K reader ratings. First published in 1835. The book spans 983 pages.
About Democracy in America
Democracy in America has had the singular honor of being even to this day the work that political commentators of every stripe refer to when they seek to draw large conclusions about the society of the USA. Alexis de Tocqueville, a young French aristocrat, came to the young nation to investigate the functioning of American democracy & the social, political & economic life of its citizens, publishing his observations in 1835 & 1840. Brilliantly written, vividly illustrated with vignettes & portraits, Democracy in America is far more than a trenchant analysis of one society at a particular point in time. What will most intrigue modern readers is how many of the observations still hold true: on the mixed advantages of a free press, the strained relations among the races & the threats posed to democracies by consumerism & corruption. So uncanny is Tocqueville’s insight & so accurate are his predictions, that it seems as tho he were not merely describing the American identity but actually helping to create it.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alexis de Tocqueville, Isaac Kramnick, Gerald Bevan |
| Published | 1835 |
| Pages | 983 |
| Kindle Price | $15.99 |
| Genres | History, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.99 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,917 |
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What genre is Democracy in America?
Democracy in America is categorized as History, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Democracy in America worth reading?
Based on 15.9K reader ratings, Democracy in America has an average score of 3.99 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Democracy in America?
Democracy in America has 983 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Democracy in America?
Democracy in America was written by Alexis de Tocqueville, Isaac Kramnick, Gerald Bevan. It was first published in 1835.
What is the ISBN for Democracy in America?
The ISBN-13 for Democracy in America is 9780140447610.0.
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