Tocqueville and the American experiment /
William R. Cook examines Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America and probes his thoughts on the young nation he was observing. He examines Tocqueville's thoughts about "classical" issues such as the nature of the judiciary and the role of freedom of the press. He considers t...
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| Format: | CD Audio Book |
| Language: | English |
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Chantilly, VA :
Teaching Co.,
[2004]
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| Series: | Great courses (Compact disc)
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| Summary: | William R. Cook examines Alexis de Tocqueville's Democracy in America and probes his thoughts on the young nation he was observing. He examines Tocqueville's thoughts about "classical" issues such as the nature of the judiciary and the role of freedom of the press. He considers the often-ignored passages about the three races (white, African, and Native American), as well as what Tocqueville says about the importance of women in American democracy. |
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| Item Description: | "Library edition"--Container. "Philosophy & intellectual history"--Container. 24 lectures (30 min./lecture). In 2 containers (26 x 19 cm.), with 6 sound discs and 1 course guidebook in each container. Compact discs. Accompanying course guidebooks include professor biography, course scope, lecture outlines, map, timeline, glossary, biographical notes, and bibliographical references. Sound recording. |
| Physical Description: | 12 sound discs (approximately 720 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 2 course guidebooks (22 cm.). |
| ISBN: | 1565859529 |