De la Démocratie en Amérique, tome quatrième by Alexis de Tocqueville

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Author Tocqueville, Alexis de, 1805-1859
Title De la Démocratie en Amérique, tome quatrième
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Summary "De la Démocratie en Amérique, tome quatrième" by Alexis de Tocqueville is a political and sociological study written in the mid-19th century. The work examines the effects of democracy on society, culture, and political institutions, particularly focusing on the United States and drawing comparisons with European societies. Tocqueville explores concepts such as equality of conditions and how they influence social behaviors and moral attitudes among citizens. At the start of the volume, Tocqueville introduces the idea that as social conditions become more equal, people's manners soften simultaneously. He reflects on historical contexts, illustrating the stark differences in social dynamics between aristocratic and democratic societies. Through examples of feudal obligations and interpersonal relationships across class divides, he sets the stage for deeper discussions about compassion, social interactions, and the evolving roles within families and larger social structures under democratic influences. The beginning establishes a foundational understanding of how democracy reshapes individual behaviors and societal norms, providing a lens through which to analyze contemporary and future social developments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
Subject United States -- Politics and government
Subject United States -- Social conditions
Subject Democracy -- United States
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EBook-No. 30516
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 23, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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