Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville
45 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsArguably, one of the most influential and insightful pieces of work concerned with American political life, Democracy in America directs itself towards American politics and society, and is considered to be one the best books written on the subject. Published in 2 volumes, in 1835 and 1840, Tocqueville records his findings after studying the thriving nation in his nine month exploratory journey.
The young French aristocrat first came to America on an official assignment to study the American penal system, but instead used this as a pretext to study American society. Consequently, he used his time in America to analyze the improved living standards and individual social conditions which were induced by a stable democratic approach. Additionally, he set out to compare the structure of the democratic system with the aristocratic regime present in France. Tocqueville begins his expedition with a description of the shifting social circumstances, as the social and economical standing of men have become more equal unlike its aristocratic predecessor which is slowly disappearing. The first part of the book revolves around the structure of the government and analyzes American institutions which assist in upholding freedom and equality, while the second volume examines individuals and the effects of democracy in society, with economics, family life, and religion among the topics analyzed. Nevertheless, the young French aristocrat was also conscious of the dangers and threats that could appear as result of exceeding liberation and equality.
Interestingly, Tocqueville also noted some areas in society where change has been evident and made predictions about where such democratic trends could lead. Some of his judicious ideas are on the subject of slavery, status of women in society, and oligarchy. Regarded as an early work of political science and sociology, Democracy in America is an essential read to better understand the democratic system, its history, and underlying dangers. A timeless piece, highly valuable for its content on early American democracy, the observations made in the book are still relevant today, serving as a reminder of the past, and an incentive for a better future.
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01 – Exterior Form Of North America
January 01, 2024 00:00 - 20 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
02:1 – Origin of the Anglo-Americans
December 31, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 12.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
02:2 – Origin Of The Anglo-Americans
December 30, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 14.3 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
03 – Social Conditions Of The Anglo-Americans
December 29, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 9.54 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
04 – The Principle Of The Sovereignty Of The People In America
December 28, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 2.86 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
05:1 – Necessity Of Examining The Condition Of The States
December 27, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 14.3 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
05:2 – Necessity Of Examining The Condition Of The States
December 26, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
05:3 – Necessity Of Examining The Condition Of The States
December 25, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 14.3 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
06 – Judicial Power In The United States
December 24, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
07 – Political Jurisdiction In The United States
December 23, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 5.72 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
08:1 – The Federal Constitution
December 22, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 12.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
08:2 – The Federal Constitution
December 21, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 14.3 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
08:3 – The Federal Constitution
December 20, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
08:4 – The Federal Constitution
December 19, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 12.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
08:5 – The Federal Constitution
December 18, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 15.3 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
09 – Why The People May Strictly Be Said to Govern
December 17, 2023 00:00 - 3 minutes - 977 KBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
10 – Parties in America
December 16, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
11 – Liberty of the Press in the United States
December 15, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 14.3 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
12 – Political Associations In The United States
December 14, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
13:1 – Government of the Democracy in America
December 13, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 15.3 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
13:2 – Government of the Democracy in America
December 12, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 12.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
13:3 – Government of the Democracy in America
December 11, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 12.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
14:1 – Advantages American Society Derives From Democracy
December 10, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
14:2 – Advantages American Society Derives From Democracy
December 09, 2023 00:00 - 16 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
15:1 – The Unlimited Power of the Majority and Its Consequences
December 08, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 3.81 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
15:2 – The Unlimited Power of the Majority and Its Consequences
December 07, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 11.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
16:1 – Causes Mitigating Tyranny In The United States
December 06, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 10.5 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
16:2 – Causes Mitigating Tyranny In The United States
December 05, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
17:1 – Principal Causes Maintaining the Democratic Republic
December 04, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 11.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
17:2 – Principle Causes Maintaining the Democratic Republic
December 03, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 10.5 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
17:3 – Principal Causes Maintaining The Democratic Republic
December 02, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 12.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
17:4 – Principal Causes Maintaining the Democratic Republic
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 11.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18:01 – The Future Condition of Three Races in the US
November 30, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18:02 – Future Condition of the tThree Races
November 29, 2023 00:00 - 14 minutes - 5.72 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18:03 – Future Condition Of Three Races
November 28, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 10.5 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18:04 – Future Condition Of Three Races
November 27, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 10.5 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18:05 – Future Condition Of Three Races
November 26, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 10.5 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18:06 – Future Condition Of Three Races
November 25, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 11.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18:07 – Future Condition Of Three Races
November 24, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutes - 8.58 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18:08 – Future Condition Of Three Races
November 23, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18:09 – Future Condition Of Three Races
November 22, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
18:10 – Future Condition Of Three Races
November 21, 2023 00:00 - 15 minutes - 6.68 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com
20 – Chapter 9 – Liberty Of The Press In The United States – French original text
November 19, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 10.5 MBMore great books at LoyalBooks.com