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OverviewWestern democracy is now at a critical juncture. Some worry that power has been wrested from the people and placed in the hands of a small political elite. Others argue that the democratic system gives too much power to a populace that is largely ill-informed and easily swayed by demagogues. This classic study of democratic principles is thus now more relevant than ever. A renowned historian of antiquity and political philosophy, Sir M.I. Finley offers a comparative analysis of Greek and modern conceptions of democracy. As he puts the ancient Greeks in dialogue with their contemporary counterparts, Finley tackles some of the most pressing issues of our day, including public apathy, partisanship, consensus politics, distrust of professional politicians, and the limits of free speech. Including three lectures that Finley delivered at Rutgers University, plus two additional essays that further illuminate his thinking, Democracy Ancient and Modern explores the dramatic differences between the close-knit civil society of the ancient Greeks and our own atomized mass societies. By mapping out democracy’s past and its present manifestations, this book helps us plot a course for democracy’s future. Full Product DetailsAuthor: M. I. FinleyPublisher: Rutgers University Press Imprint: Rutgers University Press Classics Edition: New edition, New edition Dimensions: Width: 13.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.239kg ISBN: 9781978802339ISBN 10: 1978802331 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 05 November 2018 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsDedication Preface Preface to the First Edition 1. Leaders and Followers 2. Athenian Demagogues 3. Democracy, Consensus and the National Interest 4. Socrates and After 5. Censorship in Classical Antiquity Notes About the Author Other Books by M. I. Finley IndexReviewsGiven the current crisis in the experience of twenty-first century democracies, the republication of Finley's landmark work on the distinctive grounding principles of Athenian versus modern democracies could not be more timely. This is one of the stimulating books through which M. I. Finley transformed approaches to ancient history in the anglophone world, rejecting arid antiquarianism and insisting on dialogue between the ancient world and the modern. --P. J. Rhodes Honorary Professor and Emeritus Professor, Durham University Given the current crisis in the experience of 21st century democracies, the republication of Finley's landmark work on the distinctive grounding principles of Athenian vs. modern democracies could not be more timely. --Arlene Saxonhouse Caroline Robbins Professor of Political Science and Women's Studies It is to be hoped that this small book, which testifies to the erudition, the critical spirit and the open-mindedness of its author, will attract the attention not only of historians, but also of politicians and political theorists. --G. J. D. Aalders author of Political Thought in Hellenistic Times Brilliant. --Thomas B. Jones author of Bad Lies and Promoting Active Learning The usefulness of Finley's discussion of these issues is beyond question. --Barry Hindess author of Discourses of Power: From Hobbes to Foucault Highly stimulating and instructive reading for all whose interests lie in history, economics, sociology and political theory and institutions... Professor Finley is a master of many disciplines. --D. J. Mosley author of Diplomacy in Ancient Greece ""It is to be hoped that this small book, which testifies to the erudition, the critical spirit and the open-mindedness of its author, will attract the attention not only of historians, but also of politicians and political theorists."" -- G. J. D. Aalders * author of Political Thought in Hellenistic Times * ""This is one of the stimulating books through which M. I. Finley transformed approaches to ancient history in the anglophone world, rejecting arid antiquarianism and insisting on dialogue between the ancient world and the modern."" -- P. J. Rhodes * honorary professor and emeritus professor, Durham University * ""Highly stimulating and instructive reading for all whose interests lie in history, economics, sociology and political theory and institutions... Professor Finley is a master of many disciplines."" -- D. J. Mosley * author of Diplomacy in Ancient Greece * ""An extremely stimulating series of essays, demonstrating anew the continued vitality and relevance of the Athenian experience to modern political problems."" * Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science * ""Brilliant."" -- Thomas B. Jones * author of Bad Lies and Promoting Active Learning * ""A stylish, stimulating, and enjoyable author."" * The British Journal of Sociology * ""There is much here to think about."" * The American Historical Review * ""The usefulness of Finley's discussion of these issues is beyond question."" -- Barry Hindess * author of Discourses of Power: From Hobbes to Foucault * ""Given the current crisis in the experience of twenty-first century democracies, the republication of Finley’s landmark work on the distinctive grounding principles of Athenian versus modern democracies could not be more timely."" -- Arlene Saxonhouse * Caroline Robbins Professor of Political Science and Women's Studies * ""It is to be hoped that this small book, which testifies to the erudition, the critical spirit and the open-mindedness of its author, will attract the attention not only of historians, but also of politicians and political theorists."" -- G. J. D. Aalders * author of Political Thought in Hellenistic Times * ""This is one of the stimulating books through which M. I. Finley transformed approaches to ancient history in the anglophone world, rejecting arid antiquarianism and insisting on dialogue between the ancient world and the modern."" -- P. J. Rhodes * honorary professor and emeritus professor, Durham University * ""Highly stimulating and instructive reading for all whose interests lie in history, economics, sociology and political theory and institutions... Professor Finley is a master of many disciplines."" -- D. J. Mosley * author of Diplomacy in Ancient Greece * ""An extremely stimulating series of essays, demonstrating anew the continued vitality and relevance of the Athenian experience to modern political problems."" * Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science * ""Brilliant."" -- Thomas B. Jones * author of Bad Lies and Promoting Active Learning * ""A stylish, stimulating, and enjoyable author."" * The British Journal of Sociology * ""There is much here to think about."" * The American Historical Review * ""The usefulness of Finley's discussion of these issues is beyond question."" -- Barry Hindess * author of Discourses of Power: From Hobbes to Foucault * ""Given the current crisis in the experience of twenty-first century democracies, the republication of Finley’s landmark work on the distinctive grounding principles of Athenian versus modern democracies could not be more timely."" -- Arlene Saxonhouse * Caroline Robbins Professor of Political Science and Women's Studies * Given the current crisis in the experience of twenty-first century democracies, the republication of Finley's landmark work on the distinctive grounding principles of Athenian versus modern democracies could not be more timely. --Arlene Saxonhouse Caroline Robbins Professor of Political Science and Women's Studies This is one of the stimulating books through which M. I. Finley transformed approaches to ancient history in the anglophone world, rejecting arid antiquarianism and insisting on dialogue between the ancient world and the modern. --P. J. Rhodes honorary professor and emeritus professor, Durham University A stylish, stimulating, and enjoyable author. --The British Journal of Sociology An extremely stimulating series of essays, demonstrating anew the continued vitality and relevance of the Athenian experience to modern political problems. --Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science Brilliant. --Thomas B. Jones author of Bad Lies and Promoting Active Learning It is to be hoped that this small book, which testifies to the erudition, the critical spirit and the open-mindedness of its author, will attract the attention not only of historians, but also of politicians and political theorists. --G. J. D. Aalders author of Political Thought in Hellenistic Times The usefulness of Finley's discussion of these issues is beyond question. --Barry Hindess author of Discourses of Power: From Hobbes to Foucault There is much here to think about. --The American Historical Review Highly stimulating and instructive reading for all whose interests lie in history, economics, sociology and political theory and institutions... Professor Finley is a master of many disciplines. --D. J. Mosley author of Diplomacy in Ancient Greece Given the current crisis in the experience of 21st century democracies, the republication of Finley's landmark work on the distinctive grounding principles of Athenian vs. modern democracies could not be more timely. It is to be hoped that this small book, which testifies to the erudition, the critical spirit and the open-mindedness of its author, will attract the attention not only of historians, but also of politicians and political theorists. --G. J. D. Aalders author of Political Thought in Hellenistic Times An extremely stimulating series of essays, demonstrating anew the continued vitality and relevance of the Athenian experience to modern political problems. --Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science Brilliant. --Thomas B. Jones author of Bad Lies and Promoting Active Learning A stylish, stimulating, and enjoyable author. --The British Journal of Sociology There is much here to think about. --The American Historical Review The usefulness of Finley's discussion of these issues is beyond question. --Barry Hindess author of Discourses of Power: From Hobbes to Foucault This is one of the stimulating books through which M. I. Finley transformed approaches to ancient history in the anglophone world, rejecting arid antiquarianism and insisting on dialogue between the ancient world and the modern. --P. J. Rhodes honorary professor and emeritus professor, Durham University Given the current crisis in the experience of twenty-first century democracies, the republication of Finley's landmark work on the distinctive grounding principles of Athenian versus modern democracies could not be more timely. --Arlene Saxonhouse Caroline Robbins Professor of Political Science and Women's Studies Highly stimulating and instructive reading for all whose interests lie in history, economics, sociology and political theory and institutions... Professor Finley is a master of many disciplines. --D. J. Mosley author of Diplomacy in Ancient Greece Author InformationSIR MOSES I. FINLEY, FBA, (born Moses Isaac Finkelstein; 1912-1986), was a major scholar of Classics and Ancient History. He taught at Columbia University and the City College of New York, where he was influenced by exiled members of the Frankfurt School, before taking a position at Rutgers University. Soon after, Finley was investigated by the House Un-American Activities Committee for possible communist affiliation. Refusing to incriminate himself, he took the fifth amendment upon testifying. Though no charges were brought, his refusal resulted in dismissal by the University despite faculty protests. Finley moved to England in 1955, where he taught Classics at Cambridge and became a master at Darwin College. His numerous works include the classic texts Aspects of Antiquity, and The Ancient Economy. Finley was knighted by the Queen for his contributions to scholarship in 1979. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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