By Paul A. Rahe (NHC Fellow, 1983–84) An assessment of the ancient Greek city and its subsequent influence. A masterwork of political theory and comparative politics for the classroom.
Edited by Jack P. Greene (NHC Fellow, 1986–87; 1987–88; 2009–10) Papers presented at a symposium held at Johns Hopkins University, March 29-30, 1985; sponsored by the School of Continuing Studies and the Department of History of the Johns Hopkins University.
February 3–24, 2021 | For centuries, the importance of civility to the health of republics has been widely recognized. Peaceful resolution of conflicts, open debate, and the nurturing of an engaged citizenry are essential to maintaining governments in which power is held by the people. Yet, civility remains elusive. The scholars in this series help us think about ways of encouraging, preserving, and restoring civility—through political and creative expression, in the courts, on the page, and on the screen—from the classical period to the modern era.