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Tocqueville and the American experiment, William R. Cook

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Tocqueville and the American experiment

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William R. Cook

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Professor Cook examines Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America and probes his thoughts on the young nation he was observing. He examines Tocqueville's thoughts about "classical" issues such as the nature of the judiciary and the role of freedom of the press. He considers the often-ignored passages about the three races (white, African, and Native American), as well as what Tocqueville says about the importance of women in American democracy

lecture 1. An overview of democracy in America -- lecture 2. Alexis de Tocqueville, a brief biography -- lecture 3. The journey to America -- lecture 4. Equality of conditions and freedom -- lecture 5. The foundations of the American experience -- lecture 6. Does America have a mixed constitution? -- lecture 7. The American Constitution -- lecture 8. The judiciary and lawyers in America -- lecture 9. Democracy and local government -- lecture 10. Freedom of speech in theory and practice -- lecture 11. Freedom of the press -- lecture 12. Political parties -- lecture 13. The problem of the tyranny of the majority -- lecture 14. Political associations -- lecture 15. Civil associations -- lecture 16. Blacks and Indians -- lecture 17. Mores and democracy -- lecture 18. Christianity and democracy -- lecture 19. Education and culture in democracies -- lecture 20. Individualism in America -- lecture 21. The desire for wealth in America -- lecture 22. The democratic family -- lecture 23. Are democracy and excellence compatible? -- lecture 24. Tocqueville's unanswered questions

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