Tocqueville and Equality
The panelists discussed Tocqueville’s ideas about equality and democracy from his observations in his book Democracy in America.…
Tocqueville on Equality in America
1997-11-26T08:35:05-05:00https://images.c-span.org/defaults/wjLogo.jpgAlexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont visited Wheeling, West Virginia on their way down the Ohio River in November 1831 after a steamboat accident. Guests talked about Tocqueville’s ideas on equality and how they are reflected in Wheeling today. They also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail.Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont visited Wheeling, West Virginia on their way down the Ohio River in November 1831 after a steamboat… read more
Tocqueville on Equality in America Alexis de Tocqueville and Gustave de Beaumont visited Wheeling, West Virginia on their way down the Ohio River in November 1831 after a steamboat accident. Guests talked about Tocqueville’s ideas on equality and how they are reflected in Wheeling today. They also took audience calls, faxes and electronic mail. close
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- Rebecca Bish Student Wheeling Jesuit University
- David Javersak Dean West Liberty State College->Liberal Arts
- John E. Splaine Associate Professor University of Maryland, College Park->Education
- Chip West Owner Point Overlook Museum
- Paul Orgel Host C-SPAN
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