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The evolution of self-interest in the United States is examined, tracing a shift from a communal understanding to a more individualistic approach. This change, moving away from Tocqueville's idea of "self-interest well-understood," has led to a narrow focus on personal gain, often at the expense of community well-being. Through qualitative and quantitative analysis of presidential speeches, sitcoms, and popular music, the book highlights the implications of this shift, particularly its detrimental effects on democracy and social cohesion.
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The Politics and Business of Self-Interest from Tocqueville to Trump, Richard Ned Lebow
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Politics and Business of Self-Interest from Tocqueville to Trump
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Ned Lebow
- Publisher
- Springer, Berlin
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 125
- ISBN13
- 9783319886220
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The evolution of self-interest in the United States is examined, tracing a shift from a communal understanding to a more individualistic approach. This change, moving away from Tocqueville's idea of "self-interest well-understood," has led to a narrow focus on personal gain, often at the expense of community well-being. Through qualitative and quantitative analysis of presidential speeches, sitcoms, and popular music, the book highlights the implications of this shift, particularly its detrimental effects on democracy and social cohesion.