 | Athenian Political Thought and the Reconstitution of American Democracy Subjects: Democracy -- Greece -- Athens -- History; Democracy -- United States; Democracy; Elite (Social sciences); Representative government and representation; Political participation; Political stability; Legitimacy of governments; What does it mean to be a citizen in a democracy? This question is addressed here by thirteen historians, classicists, and political theorists, who examine ancient Greek institutions, texts, and ideas in light of today's political values. J. Peter Euben is Professor of Politics at the University of California, Santa Cruz. John R. Wallach is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Hunter College. Josiah Ober is Professor of Ancient History at Princeton University. |
