Oeconomicus A Social and Historical Commentary [Paperback]

TheOeconomicusis unique in Greek literature in combining a discussion of the proper management of a family or household and didactic material on agriculture within a Socratic dialogue. One of the richest primary sources for the social, economic, and intellectual history of classical Athens, it has been largely neglected despite the current widespread interest in the subjects discussed. This volume provides a new translation to complement the Oxford Classical Text, and a comprehensive introduction and commentary, making the book readily accessible to those both with and without Greek.

This book makes an important contribution to the knowledge of Xenophon'sOeconomicsand will provide a valuable reference for social and economic historians. --Ancient Philosophy

At the beginning of her remarks on translating theOeconomicus(useful and informative as well to prospective translators), Pomeroy notes her aim 'to bring theOeconomicusback into currency as a text' for all desiring to study Greek culture, society, and literature. She has. --Ancient HistoryBulletin

Pomeroy's well-organized and comprehensive study, of value to a wide-range of readers, includes a wealth of material....her discussions are provocative....Pomeroy's book is...a study that opens up theOeconomicus...to the scrutiny it deserves, while providing the tools necessary for this task. --Classical World