Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Gallery
Picture 1 of 1
Stock photo
Democracy in America, Vol 1 - Alexis De Tocqueville - Brand New, Free Shipping
US $13.85
Condition:
Brand New
A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the seller’s listing for full details.
Shipping:
Free shipping - Arrives by Christmas
Get it between Sat, Dec 7 and Wed, Dec 11 to 20147.
Located in: Oakland, California, United States
Returns:
30 days returns. Buyer pays for return shipping.
Payments:
Special financing available. See terms and apply now- for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab
Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard®. Learn moreabout earning points with eBay Mastercard
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:134338564956
Item specifics
- Condition
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- America
- ISBN
- 9780679728252
- EAN
- 9780679728252
- Book Title
- Democracy in America, Volume 1
- Book Series
- Vintage Classics Ser.
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 1990
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Political Science, Social Science
- Topic
- Sociology / General, American Government / General, Civics & Citizenship, Political Ideologies / Democracy, American Government / National
- Item Weight
- 15.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 480 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679728252
ISBN-13
9780679728252
eBay Product ID (ePID)
20591
Product Key Features
Book Title
Democracy in America, Volume 1
Number of Pages
480 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Sociology / General, American Government / General, Civics & Citizenship, Political Ideologies / Democracy, American Government / National
Publication Year
1990
Genre
Political Science, Social Science
Book Series
Vintage Classics Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
15.5 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
89-040517
Reviews
"No better study of a nation's institutions and culture than Tocqueville'sDemocracy in Americahas ever been written by a foreign observer; none perhaps as good." --The New York Times Praise for the work of Joseph Epstein: "Epstein is one of the premier contemporary American essayists...What is so remarkable about Epstein as an essay writer is that he'll begin a discussion at some personal place...and end up in another place relevant to us all. He enjoys making language work, not making it jump through hoops for show." --Booklist "Joseph Epstein is an essayist in the brilliant tradition of Charles Lamb. He moves so effortlessly from the amusingly personal to the broadly philosophical that it takes a moment before you realize how far out into the intellectual cosmos you've been taken." --Tom Wolfe "Joseph Epstein's essays no more need his identifying byline than Van Gogh's paintings need his signature. Epstein's style--call it learned whimsy--is unmistakable; for Epstein addicts, indispensable." --George Will "Joseph Epstein is the liveliest, most erudite and engaging essayist we have." --James Atlas "If Epstein's ultimate ancestor is Montaigne, his more immediate master is Mencken. Like Mencken, he has fashioned a style that successfully combines elegance and even bookishness with street-smart colloquial directness. And there is nothing remote or aloof about him." --John Gross,Chicago Tribune, "No better study of a nation's institutions and culture than Tocqueville's Democracy in America has ever been written by a foreign observer; none perhaps as good." -- The New York Times Praise for the work of Joseph Epstein: "Epstein is one of the premier contemporary American essayists...What is so remarkable about Epstein as an essay writer is that he'll begin a discussion at some personal place...and end up in another place relevant to us all. He enjoys making language work, not making it jump through hoops for show." -- Booklist "Joseph Epstein is an essayist in the brilliant tradition of Charles Lamb. He moves so effortlessly from the amusingly personal to the broadly philosophical that it takes a moment before you realize how far out into the intellectual cosmos you've been taken." --Tom Wolfe "Joseph Epstein's essays no more need his identifying byline than Van Gogh's paintings need his signature. Epstein's style--call it learned whimsy--is unmistakable; for Epstein addicts, indispensable." --George Will "Joseph Epstein is the liveliest, most erudite and engaging essayist we have." --James Atlas "If Epstein's ultimate ancestor is Montaigne, his more immediate master is Mencken. Like Mencken, he has fashioned a style that successfully combines elegance and even bookishness with street-smart colloquial directness. And there is nothing remote or aloof about him." --John Gross, Chicago Tribune, "No better study of a nation's institutions and culture than Tocqueville's Democracy in America has ever been written by a foreign observer; none perhaps as good." -- The New York Times Praise for the work of Joseph Epstein: "Epstein is one of the premier contemporary American essayists...What is so remarkable about Epstein as an essay writer is that he'll begin a discussion at some personal place...and end up in another place relevant to us all. He enjoys making language work, not making it jump through hoops for show." -- Booklist "Joseph Epstein is an essayist in the brilliant tradition of Charles Lamb. He moves so effortlessly from the amusingly personal to the broadly philosophical that it takes a moment before you realize how far out into the intellectual cosmos you've been taken." --Tom Wolfe "Joseph Epstein's essays no more need his identifying byline than Van Gogh's paintings need his signature. Epstein's style--call it learned whimsy--is unmistakable; for Epstein addicts, indispensable." --George Will "Joseph Epstein is the liveliest, most erudite and engaging essayist we have." --James Atlas "If Epstein's ultimate ancestor is Montaigne, his more immediate master is Mencken. Like Mencken, he has fashioned a style that successfully combines elegance and even bookishness with street-smart colloquial directness. And there is nothing remote or aloof about him." --John Gross, Chicago Tribune From the Paperback edition.
Series Volume Number
1
Number of Volumes
2 vols.
Volume Number
Vol. 1
Synopsis
The complete edition based on the revised and corrected text of the 1961 French edition Originally penned in the mid-eighteenth century by Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville, "Democracy in America" remains the most penetrating and astute picture of American life, politics, and morals ever written, as relevant today as when it first appeared in print nearly two hundred years ago. This edition, meticulously edited by the distinguished de Tocqueville scholar J. P. Mayer, is widely recognized as the preeminent translation., Out of Alex de Tocqueville's travels through the U.S. in the 1830's came an insightful study of a young democracy and its institutions. This 2 volume edition presents Tocqueville's original text. Footnotes, bibliography.
LC Classification Number
JK216.T7 1990
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (3,054)
- 3***a (17)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book was as described and snuggly packed. I appreciate when ARC’s are made available online, I don’t go out of my way to find them but they’re fun to have. Thanks for listing! Rob was very communicative and shipped the next morning, I know that’s important to some folks. Great shop, will be checking again for future books.
- i***t (508)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent new book as described. Super-fast shipping, great packaging, great communication. Thank you to the seller for sending the book in a box and protecting the book. Seller is recommended to all buyers.
- c***o (9)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseRon was very helpful, he was quick to update my order status, shipping was fast, and my order arrived as listed, condition: new. I needed the book for one of my college classes, and I am glad it shipped quickly and was cheap! I like to buy my books and prefer new condition because I’m trying to build my own kinda library/collection! Some of my other orders, FROM DIFFERENT SELLERS, have been listed as new but arrived worn and used. I highly recommend this seller. I think I’ll be a returning buyer