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In Search of the Promised Land: The Politics of Post-War Ireland
Gary Murphy
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Hardback. 8vo. Very good Copy. Politics and politicians in 20th century Ireland..
This title presents a head on challenge to the prevailing view that Post-Second World War Ireland was in a state of chaos. In his book, "Preventing the Future", Tom Garvin argues that old culture, old ideas and the repression of the Church held Ireland's development in check through the 1940s and 50s. It is a widely held view that the catholic culture of the island was a check on our progress. "In Search of the Promised Land" offers a different perspective. This book argues that in fact the various administrations were open to change and new ideas. That changes in ... Read more
This title presents a head on challenge to the prevailing view that Post-Second World War Ireland was in a state of chaos. In his book, "Preventing the Future", Tom Garvin argues that old culture, old ideas and the repression of the Church held Ireland's development in check through the 1940s and 50s. It is a widely held view that the catholic culture of the island was a check on our progress. "In Search of the Promised Land" offers a different perspective. This book argues that in fact the various administrations were open to change and new ideas. That changes in ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2005
Condition
Used, Very Good
Format
Hardback
Publisher
The Mercier Press Ltd
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Cork, Ireland
ISBN
9781856356381
SKU
KEX0310160
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Gary Murphy
Professor Gary Murphy is from Cork, he is a senior lecturer in Government at Dublin City University, where he is a member of the School of Law and Government. He is a regular contributor to media discussion on Irish and foreign politics, and was an ever-present face during media coverage of the 2008 American presidential campaign. He co-edited The Lemass ... Read more
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