Democracy in America: A New Abridgment For Students

French thinker Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America has for years been a classic for American political studies. The expansive 2-volume original is here provided in a new abridgement for students, giving an accessible yet complete picture of Tocqueville's thought. It provides a concise approach to why this foreign visitor believed the United States was a successful democracy. With a new introduction by editor John D. Wilsey, this volume opens a clear window into American political, cultural, and religious history.Read less