Encounters with modern Ireland
Subtitle: a sociological chronicle, 1995-1996
By: edited by Michel Peillon and Eamonn Slater.
Contributors: Peillon, Michel.; Slater, Eamonn.
Series: Irish sociological chronicles ;; v. 1 (1995-96
Publisher: Institute of Public Administration
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Dublin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
Subjects: Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.; Ireland -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
Description: "Encounters with Modern Ireland examines significant movements in Irish society - from the sacredness of religion to obsessions with football and pop music, from sexual repression to liberation, from amateur to professional rugby." "The authors reflect on recurring news items - peace protests, divorce, education in an information society, the breakdown of trust caused by food contamination and sexual abuse of children by clerics, blood transfusions, drunk driving, travellers, litter and the Irish diaspora."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.