The Threshold of Democracy re-creates the intellectual dynamics of one of the most formative periods in Western history. In the wake of Athenian military defeat and rebellion, advocates of democracy have reopened the Assembly, but stability remains elusive. As members of the Assembly, players must contend with divisive issues like citizenship, elections, remilitarization, and dissent. Foremost among the troublemakers: Socrates. Josiah Ober is professor of political science and classics at Stanford University. Naomi J. Norman is Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor of classics and associate vice president of instruction at the University of Georgia. Mark C. Carnes is professor of history at Barnard College.