Books in the Irish Society series

Provides an analysis of neo-liberal political economics implemented in Ireland and the deleterious consequences of that model -- .

This book re-visits and re-thinks some recent defining events in Irish society. Each chapter focuses on an event that has occurred since the start of the twenty first century. Some were high profile, some were ¿fringe¿ events, others were widely discussed in popular culture at the time. A number of chapters focus on key moments of protest and popular mobilisation. All of the events covered provide rich insights into the dynamics of Irish society; exposing underlying and complex issues of identity, power and resistance that animate public debate. The book ultimately encourages readers to question the sources of, limits and obstacles to change in contemporary Ireland. The book brings together critical commentators from a diverse range of social science disciplines. These writers make important contributions to intellectual life and discourse about social, economic and cultural issues in today¿s Ireland. This makes for an original, timely and genuinely inter-disciplinary text.

This is an in-depth study of the contentious issues in Irish healthcare and deals with issues such as assisted suicide, abortion, adolescent treatment refusal, end of life care, retention of biological samples, involuntary admission to care and the regulation of stem cell research. -- .

This book brings together research relating to the economics of disability in Ireland. It addresses a range of issues of relevance to the economic circumstances of people with disabilities, considering topics such as social inclusion, poverty, the labour market, living standards and public policy. It also considers issues of specific relevance to children, working-age adults and older people with disabilities, providing important evidence that can help improve disability policies, services and supports. Each chapter presents a clear and relatively non-technical treatment of the specific topic under consideration, making it accessible to a greater number of interested readers. In doing so, it provides an important addition to our knowledge and understanding of the economics of disability and will serve as a useful and up-to-date resource for a range of interested parties both in Ireland and internationally.

Explores Ireland's complex relationship with migration -- .

Provides a ground breaking and unique analysis of the development of Public Private Partnerships internationally, with a detailed focus on the rationale behind their introduction and outcomes in Ireland. -- .

In the post-Ryan Report (2009) on child abuse in the modern state, this book is the first study to document and analyse the issues in a frank expose that challenges many of the myths about children and young people in Ireland. -- .

A definitive examination of higher education in Ireland -- .

Focuses on one of the most innovative aspects of Irish social partnership, the Community and Voluntary Pillar. It is the most thorough account of the dynamics of the Pillar to date and tackles the weaknesses in existing perspectives -- .

Examines the lived housing experiences of recently arrived migrants living in inner city, town and small town locations in Ireland. Building on the concept of 'housing careers', this book provides the first comprehensive analysis of migrants' 'housing pathways'. -- .

Traces Ireland's introduction of FOI legislation and considers its use and operation from a series of perspectives, looking at the Irish experience in a truly international context -- .