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David Wiles, "Democracy, Theatre and Performance: From the Greeks to Gandhi" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

New Books in Political Science

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Theatre and Democracy in Ancient Athens

This chapter examines how Greek theatre influenced the political landscape of ancient Athens, acting as a training ground for democratic engagement. It also explores philosophical critiques of democracy, particularly Plato's concerns about the disruptive potential of theatrical expression in governance.

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