Tocqueville and the Problem of Democracy [Hardcover] Zetterbaum, Marvin

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Cover has normal wear. Dust jacket has some tears along the edges. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.

This insightful volume delves into the profound impact of Alexis de Tocqueville’s seminal work, “Democracy in America,” on our understanding of democracy and its challenges. Marvin Zetterbaum, a renowned scholar of political theory, offers a comprehensive analysis of Tocqueville’s observations on the strengths and vulnerabilities of the American democratic experiment. Published in 1980 by Stanford University Press, this scholarly work has become a cornerstone in the study of Tocqueville’s enduring legacy. Collectors and readers alike will appreciate Zetterbaum’s erudite exploration of Tocqueville’s prescient insights into the potential pitfalls of majority tyranny, the erosion of civic engagement, and the delicate balance between individual liberty and societal stability. With its well-preserved pages and secure binding, this gently used copy invites readers to immerse themselves in a thought-provoking discourse that remains profoundly relevant in our modern era.