The politics of Irish social policy, 1600-1990
(Print Material)
Author
Published
Lewiston ; Lampeter : E. Mellen Press, c1992.
Format
Print Material
ISBN
9780773494633 :, 0773494634
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway | 361.6/POW | On Shelf |
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Published
Lewiston ; Lampeter : E. Mellen Press, c1992.
Physical Desc
xiv, 374 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9780773494633 :, 0773494634
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [345]-368) and index.
Description
This study challenges traditional notions of the formation of Irish social policy which cast the process in terms of a progression from barbarism to enlightenment. It identifies and uses working-class sources where they are available, as well as the views of the ruling elite.