It is accompanied by detailed explanatory annotations and an introduction addressing Democracy in America's canonic and iconic place in American life. "Backgrounds" includes seven letters offering Tocqueville's impressions of his nine-and-a-half month journey through the United States. Nine contemporary reviews, both American and European, trace Democracy in America's varied initial reception. Thirteen "Interpretations" gauge Tocqueville's influence on American political thought and on democracy's legacy. Contributors include David Riesman, Max Lerner, Robert Nisbet, James T. Schleifer, Catherine Zuckert, Sheldon S. Wolin, Edward C. Banfield, Daniel T. Rodgers, Arthur Schlesinger Jr., Sean Wilentz, Henry Steele Commager, James T. Kloppenberg, and Tamara M. Teale.
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The Norton Critical Edition presents Tocqueville's classic text in the Henry Reeves translation.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780393929867
Publisert
2007-10-19
Utgiver
Vendor
Ww Norton & Co
Vekt
720 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
145 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
06, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
896

Redaktør
Oversetter

Biographical note

Isaac Kramnick is professor emeritus of government at Cornell University.