Athenian Legacies by Josiah Ober
Using classical Athens as its case study, this book argues that if a democratic community is to survive over time, its people must choose to go on together. It also advances fresh arguments about the role of diversity and the relevance of shared understanding of the past in creating democracies that flourish when the going gets rough.
"[A] timely reminder of democracy's dynamic and creative potential for our deeply-divided and polarized American society, as it proceeds with hope and optimism into an uncertain democratic future"--Craige B. Champion, Classical Outlook "By confronting critically an alien way of thinking and doing and speaking about politics that is nevertheless also the fountainhead of our own Western political tradition, Ober provides a wide range of readers with a truly unsettling and therefore properly educational experience."--Paul Cartledge, New England Classical Journal "This is a rich collection; almost all readers will learn from most essays. Ober provides detailed accounts of Athenian culture while keeping his eye on larger themes."--George Klosko, Perspectives on Politics "Josiah Ober's depth of knowledge on Athenian democracy is well-known, and his tenth book, Athenian Legacies, indicates that his reputation is well-deserved...Josiah Ober is to be congratulated on a magnificent achievement, a true tour de force of scholarship which develops a groundbreaking treatment of Athenian democracy and society."--Matthew P.J. Dillon, European Legacy "This is a rich collection; almost all readers will learn something from most essays. Ober provides detailed accounts of Athenian culture while keeping his eye on larger themes... [E]ngagement with Ober's essays will enrich their understanding of Athenian history and its relevance for contemporary concerns."--George Klosko, Perspectives on Politics
Josiah Ober is Constantine Mitsotakis Professor of Political Science and Classics at Stanford. His books include "Mass and Elite in Democratic Athens, The Athenian Revolution, Political Dissent in Democratic Athens", and "A Company of Citizens", coauthored with Brook Manville.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691133942 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691133948 |
| Title | Athenian Legacies |
| Author | Josiah Ober |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2007-09-16 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
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