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Book SynopsisOne of France's leading and most controversial political thinkers explores the central themes of Tocqueville's writings: the democratic revolution and the modern passion for equality.
Trade ReviewA stunning intellectual achievement worthy of a place in the first circle of Tocqueville studies. . . . Pierre Manent's book illuminates the core of Tocqueville's political philosophy . . . excellent book. * American Political Science Review *
This pathbreaking book may well be the most provocative and insightful study of Tocqueville ever published. It is rightly described in Harvey Mansfield's foreword as 'elegant and profound.' This provocative topic is explored with startling acuity, and few readers will leave this book without a new appreciation of Tocqueville's importance. * CHOICE *
This pathbreaking book may well be the most provocative and insightful study of Tocqueville ever published. This provacative topic is explored with startling acuity and few readers will leave this book without a new appreciation of Tocqueville's importance. * Social and Behavioral Sciences *
masterfully presents the story . . . * First Things *
Manent goes beyond the usual treatment of this familiar Tocquevillian topic... offers enlightening analysis of themes sometimes glossed over in other accounts of Tocqueville. -- . * Ethics: An International Journal of Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy, January 1998 *
. . . we are indebted to the translator and publishers for making available. Manent's unsurpassed contribution to the appreciation and understanding of that new science of politics, . . . -- William Mathie * The Review of Politics *
Manent's unobtrusively extraordinary recapitulation of Tocqueville demonstrates that philosophic detachment need not, and indeed cannot, exist without intense devotion to ordinary experience. His is a book to be read. -- John C. McCarthy, The Catholic University of America * Albert E. Gunn and Staff *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 The Definition of Democracy Chapter 4 Democracy and Aristocracy Chapter 5 The Force of Democratic Equality Chapter 6 The Social Power Chapter 7 The Mildness of Democracy Chapter 8 Democratic Man Chapter 9 Democracy and the Nature of Man Chapter 10 Democracy and Religion Chapter 11 Democracy and Democratic Revolution Chapter 12 Conclusion
