Understanding Contemporary Ireland
State, Class and Development in the Republic of Ireland
Richard Breen author Christopher T Whelan author David B Rottman author Damian F Hannan author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Palgrave Macmillan
Published:5th Jan '90
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Thirty years ago the Irish State embarked on a programme of development which rapidly transformed the economy and with it Irish society. This book is about that transformation and its effects. In particular, it focuses on the relationship between the policies pursued by the State and the class structure of Ireland. It argues that, despite promises of general prosperity, the benefits of Ireland's economic development have been very unevenly distributed, leading to a growing polarisation between social classes.
ISBN: 9780333524961
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 340g
248 pages