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The abridged edition of the enduring masterworka classic portrait of America's culture and people.Originally penned in the midnineteenth century by Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America remains the most comprehensive, penetrating, and astute picture of American life, politics, and morals ever written, as relevant today as when it first appeared in print nearly two hundred years ago.This abridged edition by scholar and historian Scott A. Sandage includes a new introduction and editorial notes, and offers students and the general reader alike easy access to the preeminent translation by George Lawrence, widely recognized as the best translation based on the second revised and corrected text of the 1961 French edition, edited by J. P. Mayer.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Democracy in America'? A: 'Democracy in America' provides an insightful analysis of American society, politics, and culture as observed by Alexis de Tocqueville in the mid-nineteenth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this abridged edition? A: The abridged edition is authored by Alexis de Tocqueville and has been adapted by scholar Scott A. Sandage.
- Q: What makes this edition abridged? A: This edition is abridged to provide a more accessible version of Tocqueville's work, retaining key concepts while making it easier for readers to engage with the text.
- Q: When was this abridged edition published? A: This abridged edition was published on June 12, 2007.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: This book contains 439 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition features a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is sold in new condition.
- Q: What is the significance of Tocqueville's observations? A: Tocqueville's observations are significant as they provide a comprehensive view of American democracy, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses, and remain relevant to contemporary discussions about American society.
- Q: Who is the intended audience for this book? A: The intended audience includes both students and general readers interested in American culture, politics, and history.
- Q: What translation is used in this edition? A: This edition includes the widely recognized translation by George Lawrence, based on the second revised and corrected text of the 1961 French edition.