A Democracy of Distinction: Aristotle and the Work of Politics Jill Frank "Jill Frank elucidates the substantive arguments in what have looked like paradoxes in Aristotle's thought. She excels at connecting Aristotle's political arguments to current discussions in political theory. Best of all, she elegantly moves beyond the liberal-communitarian debate with an Aristotelian account of politics that not only recognizes the independence of individual identity and civic institutions but also respects the human activity of self-creation." Danielle Ellen, University of Chicago "Jill Frank has written a very important book arguing that Aristotle's framework for social inquiry can enhance our understanding and appreciation of democratic institutions and practices. She develops an innovative, sophisticated and persuasive interpretation of how Aristotle's understanding of nature reveals an emphasis on the centrality of human and civic agency. Frank combines a keen interpretive eye that respects the intricacies of Aristotle's texts with a sharp analytic sense that appreciates the resources of social theory. The result is a remarkably clear and extraordinary valuable contribution to a variety of discussions in political theory and beyond" Gerald Mara, Georgetown University Jill Frank is assistant professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina, Columbia.