Tocqueville between Two Worlds

The Making of a Political and Theoretical Life

Autor*innen

• Sheldon Wolin

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• 662 Seiten
• 24 Lesestunden

• Philosophie
• Politik
• Politikwissenschaft

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Focusing on the intersection of political theory and practice, this comprehensive work explores Alexis de Tocqueville's significant influence on American political thought and his active role in French politics. Sheldon Wolin draws from extensive research to reinterpret Tocqueville's major works and their intellectual legacy. Additionally, the book provides insightful commentary on the evolution of Western political life over the last two centuries, highlighting the enduring relevance of Tocqueville's ideas in contemporary discourse.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Einband: Paperback