Surveys the development of the American civic tradition, focusing on Alexis de Tocqueville's classic study "Democracy in America," in conversation with humanists, social scientists, and public policy practitioners who engaged key concepts from Tocqueville's work at different stages of American history. Students will consider competing cultural sources for the strengths of American democracy. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.
Surveys the development of the American civic tradition, focusing on Alexis de Tocqueville's classic study "Democracy in America," in conversation with humanists, social scientists, and public policy practitioners who engaged key concepts from Tocqueville's work at different stages of American history. Students will consider competing cultural sources for the strengths of American democracy. GE foundation historical and cultural studies course.
