The Honey and the Hemlock
The Honey and the Hemlock
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Summary
Using political and psychoanalytical theory, this study examines Athenian democracy and the startling contradictions inherent in the society of ancient Athens. Revealing the achievements of early democracy as well as its vulnerabilities, the study has relevance for today's political practices.
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The Honey and the Hemlock by Eli Sagan
Examining Athenian democracy as an object lesson for democracy in general, and invoking Freud as his guide in this task, Eli Sagan explores the startling contradictions in the society of Athens: its delicious honey and its deadly hemlock.
"The highest praise that I can bestow upon The Honey and the Hemlock by Eli Sagan is that it's the political equivalent of Harold Bloom's remarkable The Book of J--an audacious rereading of ancient texts that take on new and startling meaning when seen through the eyes of a daring interpreter"--Jonathan Kirsch, Los Angeles Times
Eli Sagan is Lecturer in Sociology on the Graduate Faculty, New School for Social Research, New York City. Among his books on psychology and politics is Freud, Women, and Morality (Basic Books).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780691001036 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691001030 |
| Title | The Honey and the Hemlock |
| Author | Eli Sagan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 1994-05-22 |
| Number of pages | 440 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |