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  Democracy in America

  by Alexis De Tocqueville

  In 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville <1805-1859> and Gustave de Beaumont <fl.1835> were sent to the United States by the French government to study American prisons, which were renowned for their progressive and humane methods. They were pleased to accept this assignment because they were intrigued by the idea of American democracy. Tocqueville and Beaumont spent nine months in the country, traveling as far... (more)
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  The 5000 Year Leap

  The 28 Great Ideas That Changed the World

  by W. Cleon Skousen

  The 5000 Year Leap: A Miracle That Changed the World. For many years in the United States there has been a gradual drifting away from the Founding Fathers original success formula. This has resulted in some of their most unique contributions for a free and prosperous society becoming lost or misunderstood. Therefore, there has been a need to review the history and development of the making of America in order to... (more)
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  Democracy in America (Norton Critical Editions)

  by Alexis De Tocqueville

  The Norton Critical Edition presents Tocqueville’s classic text in the Henry Reeve translation. It is accompanied by detailed explanatory annotations and an introduction addressing Democracy in America ’s canonic and iconic place in American life. “Backgrounds” includes seven letters offering Tocqueville’s impressions of his... (more)
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  Theories of Democracy: A Reader

  Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice, and interests. In this anthology, Ronald J. Terchek and Thomas C. Conte have brilliantly assembled the works of... (more)