Democracy In America

By John Simpson Penman

Book Overview

I'm sorry, but there seems to be a mistake in the author's name provided. ""Penman, John Simpson"" does not appear to be the author of ""Democracy in America."" However, ""Democracy in America"" is a classic book written by Alexis de Tocqueville, a French political thinker and historian, in the early 19th century. The book is a comprehensive study of American society and political system during the 1830s, based on Tocqueville's travels and observations of the United States. Tocqueville's work is renowned for its insightful analysis of American democracy and its strengths and weaknesses. He examines the role of religion, the press, and the legal system in shaping American society and politics. He also explores the challenges faced by democracy, such as the potential for tyranny of the majority and the dangers of individualism. Overall, ""Democracy in America"" is a seminal work on American politics and society, offering a unique perspective on the country's history and political evolution. It remains an important read for anyone interested in understanding the foundations of American democracy and the challenges it faces today.THIS 188 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Irresistible Movement of Democracy, by John Simpson Penman. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419136496.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116291338X
• ISBN13: 9781162913384
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"