Sociology of Ireland

Perry Share; Dr Hilary Tovey; Mary P. Corcoran

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0717142108 ISBN 13: 9780717142101

Publisher: Gill Education, 2007

Positions Ireland sociologically within a global context Considers key aspects of Ireland`s changing structures, culture and everyday life Written in an accessible and interesting style Includes a comprehensive bibliography Suitable for sociology courses in Irish universities and Institutes of Technology at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including general arts programmes, applied social studies, social work and social science Provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary Irish society for students of Irish Studies in Ireland and elsewhere

Synopsis:

This book positions Ireland sociologically within a global context. It considers key aspects of Ireland's changing structures, culture and everyday life. It is written in an accessible and interesting style, and includes a comprehensive bibliography. It is suitable for sociology courses in Irish universities and Institutes of Technology at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including general arts programmes, applied social studies, social work and social science. It provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary Irish society for students of Irish Studies in Ireland and elsewhere.

About the Author:

Perry Share is Head of the Department of Humanities at the Institute of Technology, Sligo and is a research associate of the National Institute for Regional and Spatial Analysis (NIRSA). Hilary Tovey is a senior lecturer in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin, and a fellow of TCD. Mary P. Corcoran is a lecturer at NUI Maynooth and is a research associate of the National Institute for Regional and Spatial Analysis (NIRSA).