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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

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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

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

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
Journal Section Book Reviews
Authors

Konrad Stauner

Publication Date May 15, 2012
Submission Date November 6, 2011
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.
AMA Stauner K. Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011). GEPHYRA. May 2012;9:152-155.
Chicago Stauner, Konrad. “Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge Et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011)”. Gephyra 9, May (May 2012): 152-55.
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 K. Stauner, “Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011)”, GEPHYRA, vol. 9, pp. 152–155, 2012.
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JAMA 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, 2012, pp. 152-5.
Vancouver Stauner K. Literacy and Democracy in Fifth-Century Athens (Cambridge et al.: Cambridge University Press, 2011). GEPHYRA. 2012;9:152-5.