Law, Violence, and Community in Classical Athens
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Description
This book examines the legal regulation of violence and the role of litigation in Athenian society. Using comparative anthropological and historical perspectives, David Cohen challenges traditional evolutionary and functionalist accounts of the development of legal process. Examining Athenian theories of social conflict and the rule of law, as well as actual litigation involving the regulation of violence, the book emphasizes the way in which the judicial process operates in an agonistic society.
Product Details
Price
$47.29
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publish Date
October 27, 1995
Pages
228
Dimensions
6.02 X 8.99 X 0.5 inches | 0.74 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780521388375
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Reviews
"...Cohen's new book demonstrates that the Athenian courts and their rhetoric continue to inspire some of the most provocative and methodologically interesting recent work in ancient social history." American Historical Review
"...a provocative work. All scholars interested in Athenian law and values will want to consider it closely." Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"...an excellent work that deserves to be read by all students of Greek social and legal history." Choice
"...provides an insightful and informative look at the legal regulation of violence in Classical Athenian society and the system of litigation employed by its members....The author's method of addressing the subject of society and legal issues is refreshing. The work is thought provoking in the way it looks at the Athenian legal system, but is also enlightening when considering Athenian society as a whole." Steven A. Sayles, The Celator
"...Cohen presents a convincing analysis of Athenian litigation as a form of social conflict and political role playing. Includes a full and helpful bibliography of recent anthropologically oriented literature." George A. Sheets, Religious Studies Review
"Law, Violence and Community is a thought-provoking study....all will benefit from reading it." Ian Morris, Law and History Review
"This is a challenging and rewarding book that further breaks the traditional mold....Cohen's contribution marks a shift of focus in the scholarship on Athenian law--a most timely and welcome one." The American Journal of Legal History
"...a provocative work. All scholars interested in Athenian law and values will want to consider it closely." Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"...an excellent work that deserves to be read by all students of Greek social and legal history." Choice
"...provides an insightful and informative look at the legal regulation of violence in Classical Athenian society and the system of litigation employed by its members....The author's method of addressing the subject of society and legal issues is refreshing. The work is thought provoking in the way it looks at the Athenian legal system, but is also enlightening when considering Athenian society as a whole." Steven A. Sayles, The Celator
"...Cohen presents a convincing analysis of Athenian litigation as a form of social conflict and political role playing. Includes a full and helpful bibliography of recent anthropologically oriented literature." George A. Sheets, Religious Studies Review
"Law, Violence and Community is a thought-provoking study....all will benefit from reading it." Ian Morris, Law and History Review
"This is a challenging and rewarding book that further breaks the traditional mold....Cohen's contribution marks a shift of focus in the scholarship on Athenian law--a most timely and welcome one." The American Journal of Legal History
