This is a splendid volume. It will be a revelation to most readers to discover how many ' amendments ' were made to the text of even the most 'official' works of Soviet literature right up to the 1980's.

Martin Dewhirst, Universtiy of Glasgow, Slavonica

This book is a wonderful success.

John E. Sisko, College of William and Mary, Classical Review

The book is thoughtful, clearly written, and lucldly argued.

Robin Waterfield, St. Martin, Cornwall, UK, The Heythrop Journal

Interesting... attractive arguments...

David Keyt, Professor Emeritus, Department of Philosophy, University of Washington, USA, Ancient Philosophy

Robert Mayhew offers a penetrating examination of Aristotle's critique of Plato's utopian constitution. He casts valuable new light on the major issues: in what way and to what extent should the state be one? what is the proper relation of the individual to the state? is communism preferable, or should property and families remain private? Professor Mayhew's analysis reveals the power and continuing relevance of Aristotle's thought.

Fred D. Miller, Jr., Bowling Green State University