The Department of Classics is delighted to announce our very own Professor Johanna Hanink’s recent publication of her book, “The Classical Debt: Greek Antiquity in an Era of Austerity.” Professor Hanink’s book traces the idea of the metaphorical “debt” Western civilization owes to Greece for pioneering, and ultimately influencing, essential aspects of culture – everything from politics to fine art. It explores the role which that mode metaphorical debt has played in, among other things, the coverage of Greece's ongoing financial crisis.
On May 24th, Prof. Hanink held a book launch at Heffers, a bookshop in Cambridge UK, where renowned English scholar and Classicist Mary Beard was in attendance. She will also be giving a talk on her book in June at the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois.
Prof. Hanink is an Associate Professor of Classics and also acts as the Director for Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Classics. “The Classical Debt” is available for purchase online at The Harvard University Press or on Amazon. Please join us in congratulating Prof. Hanink on this wonderful accomplishment!
Prof. Hanink signing her book.
Prof. Hanink and Professor Mary Beard of University of Cambridge.
Prof. Hanink and Prof. Beard addressing the audience.