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American journey

traveling with Tocqueville in search of democracy in America
Pages
399
Published
1867
Language
English

Synopsis

Journalist Richard Reeves embarks on a unique journey across the United States, accompanied by a character embodying Alexis de Tocqueville, using Democracy in America as their guide. Through interviews with diverse Americans, from a Supreme Court Justice to an Alaskan disc jockey, Reeves examines the state of American democracy. The book explores how Americans perceive themselves and the enduring relevance of Tocqueville's observations.

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