{"product_id":"tocqueville-hardback-9781509518876","title":"Tocqueville (Hardback) 9781509518876","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTocqueville\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames T. Schleifer (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781509518876, Polity Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 14 September 2018\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e200 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm, 0.408 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This comprehensive and sensitive introduction will be hard to outclass. Schleifer shows, in clear and elegant prose, the meaning and significance of Tocqueville's writings and why his reflections on democracy continue to be so pertinent, especially in these troubled times.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMichael Drolet, Worcester College, Oxford\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"James Schleifer's new book sheds fresh light on the enduring relevance of Tocqueville's ideas on democracy and offers a nuanced account of the current interest in his works in non-Western contexts (Japan, China). By placing Tocqueville's writings and ideas in dialogue with those of other thinkers from Weber to Hayek to Piketty, Schleifer convincingly demonstrates why the author of Democracy in America remains an indispensable reference for our postmodern age.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAurelian Craiutu, Indiana University, Bloomington\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Meticulously and concisely written by a top expert, Schleifer's Tocqueville will prove to be rewarding reading for the general audience and a useful reference for specialists.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKuangyu Zhao, Indiana University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAlexis de Tocqueville, a French aristocrat paradoxically famous for his insights into democracy and equality, is one of history’s greatest analysts of American society and politics. His contributions to political theory and sociology are of enduring significance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book, from one of the world’s leading experts, is a clearly written and accessible introduction to Tocqueville’s social and political theories. Schleifer guides readers through his two major works,\u003ci\u003e Democracy in America\u003c\/i\u003e (1835\/40) and \u003ci\u003eThe Old Regime and the Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e (1856), as well as his working papers, correspondence, and other writings. Schleifer examines Tocqueville’s essential themes and explores the various meanings of his key terms, including equality, democracy, liberty, and revolution. He combines a skillful exposition of Tocqueville’s analysis of the beneficial and harmful consequences of democracy with a crystal clear discussion of his often overlooked economic ideas and social reform proposals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Schleifer traces both the overall unity and the significant changes in Tocqueville’s ideas, demonstrating the complexity and subtlety of his thought and the importance of his legacy. It will be essential reading for all scholars, students, and general readers interested in the history of political thought, political theory, American politics, and sociology.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction \u003cp\u003eCh. 1. Alexis de Tocqueville: A Brief Biography\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh. 2. Tocqueville’s First Principles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemocracy on the March\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree Causes: Circumstances, Laws, and Mores\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Complexity of Society\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRejection of Absolutes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Right of Property\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpartiality and Moderation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh. 3. Tocqueville’s Major Themes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemocracy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiberty\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevolution\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh. 4. Consequences of Democracy: How Does Democracy Change Society?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarmful Consequences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaste for Material Well-Being\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Reign of Commerce and Commercial Attitudes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividualism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTyranny of the Majority\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespotism of One Man\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCentralization and the New Democratic Despotism\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeneficial Consequences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Energy, Economic Activity, and Increased Well-Being\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJustice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCitizenship\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePsychological Consequences: The New Democratic Man\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImagined Consequences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh. 5. Proposed Cures: What Is To Be Done?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecondary Bodies: Localities, Provinces, and Associations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndividual Rights and Freedom of the Press\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterest Well Understood\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReligion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigher Purposes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh. 6. Tocqueville, Economic Ideas, and Social Reform\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomic Ideas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Reform\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Government\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJustice Revisited\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh. 7. Tocqueville’s Reputation and Continuing Relevance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInitial Success and Enduring Interest\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResonances\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggestions for Further Reading\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorks Cited and Consulted\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Politics \u0026amp; government [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Politics \u0026amp; government\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Politics%20\u0026amp;%20government%20%5BJP%5D%22\"\u003eJP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Polity","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52441786614040,"sku":"9781509518876","price":45.78,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781509518876.jpg?v=1785025047","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/tocqueville-hardback-9781509518876","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}