Democracy and knowledge: innovation and learning in classical athens
Auteur :
Ober, Josiah
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691146249
Date de publication :
4 avr. 2010
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
510 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
When does democracy work well, and why? Is democracy the best form of government? These questions are of supreme importance as the United States seeks to promote its democratic values abroad. This book looks at ancient Athens to explain how and why directly democratic government by the people produces wealth, power, and security.