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Focusing on Tocqueville as a social scientist, Elster highlights his significant contributions to both substantive and methodological insights. The analysis challenges traditional views of Tocqueville as merely a political theorist, showcasing the depth of his observations on society and social dynamics. Through this lens, the book offers a fresh perspective on Tocqueville's work and its relevance to contemporary social science.
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Alexis de Tocqueville, the First Social Scientist, Jon Elster
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Alexis de Tocqueville, the First Social Scientist
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jon Elster
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 214
- ISBN13
- 9780521740074
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Focusing on Tocqueville as a social scientist, Elster highlights his significant contributions to both substantive and methodological insights. The analysis challenges traditional views of Tocqueville as merely a political theorist, showcasing the depth of his observations on society and social dynamics. Through this lens, the book offers a fresh perspective on Tocqueville's work and its relevance to contemporary social science.