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De Tocqueville

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Intro to Political Science

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Alexis de Tocqueville was a French political thinker and historian, best known for his works "Democracy in America" (1835–40), where he analyzed the improved living standards and social conditions of individuals, as well as the influence of the market economy, democracy, and community participation in the United States. His observations provide insight into the political system of the U.S. and its underlying principles of political participation.

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