In Tribute to Raymond Boudon. Introduction

This article introduces the special section of the Fall 2025 issue of The Tocqueville Review/La Revue Tocqueville, dedicated to a tribute to Raymond Boudon (1934–2013). In addition to presenting the five articles in this section, it briefly summarizes a reminder of his career and work. It highlights, in particular, that Raymond Boudon was a constant and attentive reader of Alexis de Tocqueville’s work, which he frequently commented on and used throughout his various researches.