Description: 'The Anthem Companion to Alexis de Tocqueville' contains original interpretations of Tocqueville's major writings on democracy and revolution as well as his lesser- known writings on colonies, prisons and minorities. Each chapter compares Tocqueville's ideas on a given subject with those of other leading social theorists.
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"The idea of bringing Tocqueville in conversation with other thinkers is a good one, and the contributors to this Anthem Companion should be applauded for their attempt to engage with Tocqueville's ideas in a critical and polite way that avoids hagiography or condemnation. Reviewed by Aurelian Craiutu, 26 February 2021, https: //tocqueville21.com/books/the-anthem-companion-to-alexis-de-tocqueville/"