The Greeks and the New
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ISBN-13:
9780521850971
Veröffentl:
2014
Einband:
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Erscheinungsdatum:
25.11.2014
Seiten:
276
Autor:
Armand D’Angour
Gewicht:
556 g
Format:
235x157x19 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
This book casts light on ancient Greeks' attitudes to novelty in order to change scholarly understanding of their history and culture.
This book casts light on a wide range of evidence for novelty and innovation in ancient Greece. It embraces disciplines ranging from music to warfare, and ideas spanning pluralism and competitive advantage. Evidence from Greek thought, art and history is examined to illuminate novelty in ancient Greece and beyond.
1. New, new, new; 2. Loosening the grip of the past; 3. The transformations of Kaineus; 4. Old and new; 5. Nothing new under the sun; 6. The birth of Athena; 7. Inventions of Eris; 8. The newest song; 9. Constructions of novelty; 10. So what's new?