Cook, William R. 1943-
Tocqueville and the American Experiment / William R. Cook ; The Teaching Company. - 1st ed. - Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, 2004. - 4 DVDs (720 min.) : sd. col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 Course Guidebook (iv, 102 p. ; 19 cm) - The Great Courses. .
Includes 24 x 30 min. lectures.
Also includes a Course Guidebook.
Course guidebook includes bibliographical notes.
"How is it possible that perhaps the greatest book about U.S. democracy ever written was penned by a Frenchman visiting this country 175 years ago? Why is it still relevant in today’s ever-changing political landscape?
Tocqueville can be both a guide and a reminder of the cultural context in which democratic institutions can develop and flourish. His book can be seen both as an inspiration and a warning for Americans of the 21st century, providing insights and innovative ways to consider what we all too often take for granted in the United States." (Publisher's Website) CONTENTS:
PART 1
Disc 1
Lecture 1. An Overview of Democracy in America
Lecture 2. Alexis de Tocqueville - A Brief Biography
Lecture 3. The Journey to America
Lecture 4. Equality of Conditions and Freedom
Lecture 5. The Foundations of the American Experience
Lecture 6. Does America Have a Mixed Constitution?
Disc 2
Lecture 7. The American Constitution
Lecture 8. The Judiciary and Lawyers in America
Lecture 9. Democracy and Local Government
Lecture 10. Freedom of Speech in Theory and Practice
Lecture 11. Freedom of the Press
Lecture 12. Political Parties
PART 2
Disc 1
Lecture 13. The Problem of the Tyranny of the Majority
Lecture 14. Political Associations
Lecture 15. Civil Associations
Lecture 16. Blacks and Indians
Lecture 17. Mores and Democracy
Lecture 18. Christianity and Democracy
Disc 2
Lecture 19. Education and Culture in Democracies
Lecture 20. Individualism in America
Lecture 21. The Desire for Wealth in America
Lecture 22. The Democratic Family
Lecture 23. Are Democracy and Excellence Compatible?
Lecture 24. Tocqueville's Unanswered Questions
"How is it possible that perhaps the greatest book about U.S. democracy ever written was penned by a Frenchman visiting this country 175 years ago? Why is it still relevant in today’s ever-changing political landscape?
Tocqueville can be both a guide and a reminder of the cultural context in which democratic institutions can develop and flourish. His book can be seen both as an inspiration and a warning for Americans of the 21st century, providing insights and innovative ways to consider what we all too often take for granted in the United States." (Publisher's Website) DVD CONTENTS:
PART 1
Disc 1
Lecture 1. An Overview of Democracy in America
Lecture 2. Alexis de Tocqueville - A Brief Biography
Lecture 3. The Journey to America
Lecture 4. Equality of Conditions and Freedom
Lecture 5. The Foundations of the American Experience
Lecture 6. Does America Have a Mixed Constitution?
Disc 2
Lecture 7. The American Constitution
Lecture 8. The Judiciary and Lawyers in America
Lecture 9. Democracy and Local Government
Lecture 10. Freedom of Speech in Theory and Practice
Lecture 11. Freedom of the Press
Lecture 12. Political Parties
PART 2
Disc 1
Lecture 13. The Problem of the Tyranny of the Majority
Lecture 14. Political Associations
Lecture 15. Civil Associations
Lecture 16. Blacks and Indians
Lecture 17. Mores and Democracy
Lecture 18. Christianity and Democracy
Disc 2
Lecture 19. Education and Culture in Democracies
Lecture 20. Individualism in America
Lecture 21. The Desire for Wealth in America
Lecture 22. The Democratic Family
Lecture 23. Are Democracy and Excellence Compatible?
Lecture 24. Tocqueville's Unanswered Questions COURSE GUIDEBOOK CONTENTS:
Professor Biography
Course Scope
Lecture 1: An Overview of Democracy in America
Lecture 2: Alexis de Tocqueville - A Brief Biography
Lecture 3: The Journey to America
Lecture 4: Equality of Conditions and Freedom
Lecture 5: The Foundations of the American Experience
Lecture 6: Does America Have a Mixed Constitution?
Lecture 7: The American Constitution
Lecture 8: The Judiciary and Lawyers in America
Lecture 9: Democracy and Local Government
Lecture 10: Freedom of Speech in Theory and Practice
Lecture 11: Freedom of the Press
Lecture 12: Political Parties
Lecture 13: The Problem of the Tyranny of the Majority
Lecture 14: Political Associations
Lecture 15: Civil Associations
Lecture 16: Blacks and Indians
Lecture 17: Mores and Democracy
Lecture 18: Christianity and Democracy
Lecture 19: Education and Culture in Democracies
Lecture 20: Individualism in America
Lecture 21: The Desire for Wealth in America
Lecture 22: The Democratic Family
Lecture 23: Are Democracy and Excellence Compatible?
Lecture 24: Tocqueville's Unanswered Questions
Map
Timeline
Glossary
Biographical Notes
Bibliography
1565859537
Democracy--United States.
Politics.
Government.
Social Conditions.
United States.
Tocqueville and the American Experiment / William R. Cook ; The Teaching Company. - 1st ed. - Chantilly, VA : The Teaching Company, 2004. - 4 DVDs (720 min.) : sd. col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 Course Guidebook (iv, 102 p. ; 19 cm) - The Great Courses. .
Includes 24 x 30 min. lectures.
Also includes a Course Guidebook.
Course guidebook includes bibliographical notes.
"How is it possible that perhaps the greatest book about U.S. democracy ever written was penned by a Frenchman visiting this country 175 years ago? Why is it still relevant in today’s ever-changing political landscape?
Tocqueville can be both a guide and a reminder of the cultural context in which democratic institutions can develop and flourish. His book can be seen both as an inspiration and a warning for Americans of the 21st century, providing insights and innovative ways to consider what we all too often take for granted in the United States." (Publisher's Website) CONTENTS:
PART 1
Disc 1
Lecture 1. An Overview of Democracy in America
Lecture 2. Alexis de Tocqueville - A Brief Biography
Lecture 3. The Journey to America
Lecture 4. Equality of Conditions and Freedom
Lecture 5. The Foundations of the American Experience
Lecture 6. Does America Have a Mixed Constitution?
Disc 2
Lecture 7. The American Constitution
Lecture 8. The Judiciary and Lawyers in America
Lecture 9. Democracy and Local Government
Lecture 10. Freedom of Speech in Theory and Practice
Lecture 11. Freedom of the Press
Lecture 12. Political Parties
PART 2
Disc 1
Lecture 13. The Problem of the Tyranny of the Majority
Lecture 14. Political Associations
Lecture 15. Civil Associations
Lecture 16. Blacks and Indians
Lecture 17. Mores and Democracy
Lecture 18. Christianity and Democracy
Disc 2
Lecture 19. Education and Culture in Democracies
Lecture 20. Individualism in America
Lecture 21. The Desire for Wealth in America
Lecture 22. The Democratic Family
Lecture 23. Are Democracy and Excellence Compatible?
Lecture 24. Tocqueville's Unanswered Questions
"How is it possible that perhaps the greatest book about U.S. democracy ever written was penned by a Frenchman visiting this country 175 years ago? Why is it still relevant in today’s ever-changing political landscape?
Tocqueville can be both a guide and a reminder of the cultural context in which democratic institutions can develop and flourish. His book can be seen both as an inspiration and a warning for Americans of the 21st century, providing insights and innovative ways to consider what we all too often take for granted in the United States." (Publisher's Website) DVD CONTENTS:
PART 1
Disc 1
Lecture 1. An Overview of Democracy in America
Lecture 2. Alexis de Tocqueville - A Brief Biography
Lecture 3. The Journey to America
Lecture 4. Equality of Conditions and Freedom
Lecture 5. The Foundations of the American Experience
Lecture 6. Does America Have a Mixed Constitution?
Disc 2
Lecture 7. The American Constitution
Lecture 8. The Judiciary and Lawyers in America
Lecture 9. Democracy and Local Government
Lecture 10. Freedom of Speech in Theory and Practice
Lecture 11. Freedom of the Press
Lecture 12. Political Parties
PART 2
Disc 1
Lecture 13. The Problem of the Tyranny of the Majority
Lecture 14. Political Associations
Lecture 15. Civil Associations
Lecture 16. Blacks and Indians
Lecture 17. Mores and Democracy
Lecture 18. Christianity and Democracy
Disc 2
Lecture 19. Education and Culture in Democracies
Lecture 20. Individualism in America
Lecture 21. The Desire for Wealth in America
Lecture 22. The Democratic Family
Lecture 23. Are Democracy and Excellence Compatible?
Lecture 24. Tocqueville's Unanswered Questions COURSE GUIDEBOOK CONTENTS:
Professor Biography
Course Scope
Lecture 1: An Overview of Democracy in America
Lecture 2: Alexis de Tocqueville - A Brief Biography
Lecture 3: The Journey to America
Lecture 4: Equality of Conditions and Freedom
Lecture 5: The Foundations of the American Experience
Lecture 6: Does America Have a Mixed Constitution?
Lecture 7: The American Constitution
Lecture 8: The Judiciary and Lawyers in America
Lecture 9: Democracy and Local Government
Lecture 10: Freedom of Speech in Theory and Practice
Lecture 11: Freedom of the Press
Lecture 12: Political Parties
Lecture 13: The Problem of the Tyranny of the Majority
Lecture 14: Political Associations
Lecture 15: Civil Associations
Lecture 16: Blacks and Indians
Lecture 17: Mores and Democracy
Lecture 18: Christianity and Democracy
Lecture 19: Education and Culture in Democracies
Lecture 20: Individualism in America
Lecture 21: The Desire for Wealth in America
Lecture 22: The Democratic Family
Lecture 23: Are Democracy and Excellence Compatible?
Lecture 24: Tocqueville's Unanswered Questions
Map
Timeline
Glossary
Biographical Notes
Bibliography
1565859537
Democracy--United States.
Politics.
Government.
Social Conditions.
United States.