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Alexis de Tocqueville, the French political scientist is most famous for his four-volume book, "Democracy in America". In 1831, he came to America and after only nine months he wrote a remarkable book which is (36) as a classic. De Tocqueville had unusual powers of observation. He described not only the (37) system of government and how it (38) , but its effect on how Americans think, feel, and act. Many scholars believe he had a deeper understanding of traditional American (39) and values than anyone else who has written about the United States. What is so remarkable is that many of these traits which he (40) nearly 200 years ago are still (41) and meaningful today. His observations are also important because the (42) of his visit was the era of the small farmer, the small businessman, and the settling of the western (43) He was a neutral observer and saw both the good and bad sides of these qualities.
The first part of "Democracy in America" was published in 1835. (44) He attempted to get a glimpse of the essence of American society, and promote his own philosophy; the equaling of the classes and the inevitable depth of aristocratic privilege. (45) This was substantially more pessimistic than the first, warning of the dangers despotism and governmental centralization. (46)