Athenian Law and Society - 9781472449184

Taylor & Francis

Athenian Law and SocietyAuthor(s): Konstantinos A. Kapparis\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781472449184, 978-1472449184\nSynopsis\nAthenian Law and Society focuses upon the intersection of law and society in classical Athens, in relation to topics like politics, class, ability, masculinity, femininity, gender studies, economics, citizenship, slavery, crime, and violence. The book explores the circumstances and broader context which led to the establishment of the laws of Athens, and how these laws influenced the lives and action of Athenian citizens, by examining a wide range of sources from classical and late antique history and literature. Kapparis also explores later literature on Athenian law from the Renaissance up to the 20th and 21st centuries, examining the long-lasting impact of the worlds first democracy. \n\nAthenian Law and Society is a study of the intersection between law and society in classical Ath.