De Tocqueville / Edition 1

by Cheryl Welch

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198781318
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	02/15/2001
Series:	Founders of Modern Political and Social Thought
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	294
Product dimensions:	9.21(w) x 6.14(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

1. Tocqueville in his time2. The shape of democracy itself3. The natural destiny of a people4. The secrets of the heart5. Tocqueville in our time

Editorial Reviews

"...the claims made by this wonderful and well-researched book are worth revisiting."—Ethics

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