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Hedrick, Charles W. – Humanities, 1993
Discusses the ambiguous attitude toward literacy in ancient Athenian society. Asserts that few Athenian citizens could read, yet reading was regarded as intrinsic to democratic practices. Maintains that the democratic power of writing rests in the active, social interaction of citizens. (CFR)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Citizenship Education, Democracy, Democratic Values
