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)
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A highly positive and optimistic account Of American governm......