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Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011)

Year 2012, Volume: 9, 152 - 155, 15.05.2012

Konrad Stauner

https://izlik.org/JA49AL78BN

Abstract

In her book Missiou (M.) aims to assess the role of literacy in the workings of democracy in 5th-century Athens. For this purpose she looks exclusively into the «literacy of Athenians in their role of citizens» (5). The book is divided into an introductory chapter, five main chapters and a conclusions chapter; it has a number of illustrations (23 figures and 3 maps), two tables, three appendices, a bibliography and two indices. In her introduction (1–10) M. gives a brief overview of research perspectives and sets out her own line of argument. Her underlying assumption is that literacy was extensive in fifth-century Athens and assumed a greater importance in Athens than in other Greek city democracies; she argues that the Kleisthenic reforms were conducive to the spread of literacy.

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book review Anna Missou Democracy

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  • Anna Missiou, Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011)

Anna Missiou, Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens, 2011

Year 2012, Volume: 9, 152 - 155, 15.05.2012

Konrad Stauner

https://izlik.org/JA49AL78BN

Abstract

Kitap Eleştirisi: Anna Missiou, Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011), pp. 211; ISBN 978-0-521-12876-6; £ 17.99.

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Kitap eleştirisi Anna Missou

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  • Anna Missiou, Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011)

Rezension zu: Anna Missiou, Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens

Year 2012, Volume: 9, 152 - 155, 15.05.2012

Konrad Stauner

https://izlik.org/JA49AL78BN

Abstract

References

  • Anna Missiou, Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011)
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Primary Language English
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Konrad Stauner

Submission Date November 6, 2011
Publication Date May 15, 2012
IZ https://izlik.org/JA49AL78BN
Published in Issue Year 2012 Volume: 9

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APA Stauner, K. (2012). Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011). Gephyra, 9, 152-155. https://izlik.org/JA49AL78BN
AMA 1.Stauner K. Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011). GEPHYRA. 2012;9:152-155. https://izlik.org/JA49AL78BN
Chicago Stauner, Konrad. 2012. “Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et Al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011)”. Gephyra 9 (May): 152-55. https://izlik.org/JA49AL78BN.
EndNote Stauner K (May 1, 2012) Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011). Gephyra 9 152–155.
IEEE [1]K. Stauner, “Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011)”, GEPHYRA, vol. 9, pp. 152–155, May 2012, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA49AL78BN
ISNAD Stauner, Konrad. “Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et Al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011)”. Gephyra 9 (May 1, 2012): 152-155. https://izlik.org/JA49AL78BN.
JAMA 1.Stauner K. Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011). GEPHYRA. 2012;9:152–155.
MLA Stauner, Konrad. “Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et Al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011)”. Gephyra, vol. 9, May 2012, pp. 152-5, https://izlik.org/JA49AL78BN.
Vancouver 1.Konrad Stauner. Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011). GEPHYRA [Internet]. 2012 May 1;9:152-5. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA49AL78BN