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St. Patrick's People: New Look at the Irish
Tony Gray
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Hardcover. First edition. Fine in fine dustwrapper with some minor shelf wear
This work presents an exploration of the Irish identity, looking at the institutions and influences which have defined national character. Examining the influence of island geography and the country's natural resources, the author shows how a predominatly agricultural economy experienced an industrial miracle in the 1960s, producing entrepreneurial giants such as Tony O'Reilly. Exploring the role of the Church, the author looks at the missionary days of Saint Patrick as well as current debates over birth control, sex and the law; he also examines Celtic myths and legends, and asks whether the "little people" survive today. He studies the ethnic ... Read more
This work presents an exploration of the Irish identity, looking at the institutions and influences which have defined national character. Examining the influence of island geography and the country's natural resources, the author shows how a predominatly agricultural economy experienced an industrial miracle in the 1960s, producing entrepreneurial giants such as Tony O'Reilly. Exploring the role of the Church, the author looks at the missionary days of Saint Patrick as well as current debates over birth control, sex and the law; he also examines Celtic myths and legends, and asks whether the "little people" survive today. He studies the ethnic ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Little, Brown
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Number of Pages
236
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780316877121
SKU
KAK0008617
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
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