Title: The Irish in America /
Authors: Coffey, Michael, 1954-; Golway, Terry, 1955-
Publisher: Hyperion,
Year: 1997
Subjects: Irish Americans History
Abstract: The companion volume to a PBS television series, a compendium of essays, photographs, and illustrations explores the social, cultural, and political history of Irish Americans through contributions by Pete Hamill, Frank McCourt, Peggy Noonan, and others.
Contents: The Great Famine: between hunger and the White House -- The Parish: the building of a community -- The Precinct: working from the inside -- The Work: where the Irish did apply -- The Players: Irish on stage -- The New Irish: keeping a culture alive.