Censorship in the two Irelands, 1922-39
By: Peter Martin.
Publisher: Irish Academic Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Dublin; Portland, OR
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
Subjects: Censorship -- Ireland -- History -- 20th century; Censorship -- Northern Ireland -- History -- 20th century; Freedom of speech -- Ireland -- History -- 20th century; Freedom of speech -- Northern Ireland -- History -- 20th century; Mass media -- Censorship -- Ireland; Mass media -- Censorship -- Northern Ireland
Description: Beginning with the history of censorship under British rule and during the Irish Revolution, the book shows how the new states built on that legacy. It examines all forms of censorship in the period: political, film, literature, radio and theatre, and puts them into an international context showing how the two Irelands at some times resembled other jurisdictions but also created their own unique legacies of repression. This is the story of how a Unionist government treated Nationalist dissent, IRA propaganda and labour organisations. It compares Northern repression of these groups to southern actions against the IRA and Irish communists. It also tells how the two states reacted to foreign culture in cinema and literature.--Source other than Library of Congress.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [230]-245) and index.