The Lost Decade: Ireland in the 1950s

The Lost Decade: Ireland in the 1950s
ISBN-10
1856354180
ISBN-13
9781856354189
Pages
302
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Mercier
Authors
Dermot Keogh, Finbarr O'Shea, Carmel Quinlan

Description

This book brings to light the social, cultural, political and economic complexities and contradictions of Ireland in the 1950s. There is a strong emphasis on the development of economic thinking and cultural life in Ireland during the 1950s. There are contributions on the role of women in society, the question of abortion and attitudes towards adoption The academic panel, which includes John Banville, Andrew McCarthy, John Bradley and Gerry O'Hanlon, has contributed essays based on original research.

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