Cook, William R.  1943- <br/><br/>
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. .
<br/><br/> Includes 24 x 30 min. lectures.<br/>Also includes a Course Guidebook. 
<br/><br/>Course guidebook includes bibliographical notes. 
<br/><br/>"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?<br/>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:<br/> PART 1<br/> Disc 1<br/>  Lecture 1. An Overview of Democracy in America<br/>  Lecture 2. Alexis de Tocqueville - A Brief Biography<br/>  Lecture 3. The Journey to America<br/>  Lecture 4. Equality of Conditions and Freedom<br/>  Lecture 5. The Foundations of the American Experience<br/>  Lecture 6. Does America Have a Mixed Constitution?<br/> Disc 2<br/>  Lecture 7. The American Constitution<br/>  Lecture 8. The Judiciary and Lawyers in America<br/>  Lecture 9. Democracy and Local Government<br/>  Lecture 10. Freedom of Speech in Theory and Practice<br/>  Lecture 11. Freedom of the Press<br/>  Lecture 12. Political Parties<br/> PART 2<br/> Disc 1<br/>  Lecture 13. The Problem of the Tyranny of the Majority<br/>  Lecture 14. Political Associations<br/>  Lecture 15. Civil Associations<br/>  Lecture 16. Blacks and Indians<br/>  Lecture 17. Mores and Democracy<br/>  Lecture 18. Christianity and Democracy<br/> Disc 2<br/>  Lecture 19. Education and Culture in Democracies<br/>  Lecture 20. Individualism in America<br/>  Lecture 21. The Desire for Wealth in America<br/>  Lecture 22. The Democratic Family<br/>  Lecture 23. Are Democracy and Excellence Compatible?<br/>  Lecture 24. Tocqueville's Unanswered Questions<br/> 
<br/><br/> "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?<br/>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:<br/><br/>PART 1<br/><br/>Disc 1<br/>Lecture 1. An Overview of Democracy in America<br/>Lecture 2. Alexis de Tocqueville - A Brief Biography<br/>Lecture 3. The Journey to America<br/>Lecture 4. Equality of Conditions and Freedom<br/>Lecture 5. The Foundations of the American Experience<br/>Lecture 6. Does America Have a Mixed Constitution?<br/><br/>Disc 2<br/>Lecture 7. The American Constitution<br/>Lecture 8. The Judiciary and Lawyers in America<br/>Lecture 9. Democracy and Local Government<br/>Lecture 10. Freedom of Speech in Theory and Practice<br/>Lecture 11. Freedom of the Press<br/>Lecture 12. Political Parties<br/><br/>PART 2<br/><br/>Disc 1<br/>Lecture 13. The Problem of the Tyranny of the Majority<br/>Lecture 14. Political Associations<br/>Lecture 15. Civil Associations<br/>Lecture 16. Blacks and Indians<br/>Lecture 17. Mores and Democracy<br/>Lecture 18. Christianity and Democracy<br/><br/>Disc 2<br/>Lecture 19. Education and Culture in Democracies<br/>Lecture 20. Individualism in America<br/>Lecture 21. The Desire for Wealth in America<br/>Lecture 22. The Democratic Family<br/>Lecture 23. Are Democracy and Excellence Compatible?<br/>Lecture 24. Tocqueville's Unanswered Questions  COURSE GUIDEBOOK CONTENTS:<br/><br/>Professor Biography<br/>Course Scope<br/>Lecture 1: An Overview of Democracy in America<br/>Lecture 2: Alexis de Tocqueville - A Brief Biography<br/>Lecture 3: The Journey to America<br/>Lecture 4: Equality of Conditions and Freedom<br/>Lecture 5: The Foundations of the American Experience<br/>Lecture 6: Does America Have a Mixed Constitution?<br/>Lecture 7: The American Constitution<br/>Lecture 8: The Judiciary and Lawyers in America<br/>Lecture 9: Democracy and Local Government<br/>Lecture 10: Freedom of Speech in Theory and Practice<br/>Lecture 11: Freedom of the Press<br/>Lecture 12: Political Parties<br/>Lecture 13: The Problem of the Tyranny of the Majority<br/>Lecture 14: Political Associations<br/>Lecture 15: Civil Associations<br/>Lecture 16: Blacks and Indians<br/>Lecture 17: Mores and Democracy<br/>Lecture 18: Christianity and Democracy<br/>Lecture 19: Education and Culture in Democracies<br/>Lecture 20: Individualism in America<br/>Lecture 21: The Desire for Wealth in America<br/>Lecture 22: The Democratic Family<br/>Lecture 23: Are Democracy and Excellence Compatible?<br/>Lecture 24: Tocqueville's Unanswered Questions<br/>Map<br/>Timeline<br/>Glossary<br/>Biographical Notes<br/>Bibliography 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1565859537 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Democracy--United States.<br/>Politics.<br/>Government.<br/>Social Conditions.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>United States.