Остракизм в Афинах

The book is the first in the Russian science comprehensive study of ostracism - an important institution of ancient Athenian democracy, extrajudicial expulsion of the most influential people of the state for ten years. We consider all the main aspects of the history of stigma: the origin of this institution, time, cause and purpose of its establishment; the basic elements of procedures for ostracism; place and role of stigma in the political system and political life of a democratic policy; Factors that contributed to the exit of ostracism of use. The problems associated with stigma, are studied in the context of the history of classical Athens, the phenomenon of formation and functioning of the polis democracy. The book is intended for experts - historians, political scientists and lawyers to teachers and students of humanitarian faculties of universities, for all interested in the history of antiquity.