Educating Ireland: Schooling and Social Change, 1700-2000 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780716532453)

A sweeping account of Irish education and its impact on society. This insightful study traces the intricate relationship between education and social change in Ireland from 17th to 20th century. It highlights the successes and failures of educational policies on Irish society.

Leading contributors offer incisive analysis, thoroughly accounting for the diverse forms of education in Ireland. Educating Ireland measures how the education system shaped its times, and how it adapted to them. Issues range from Garda Síochána training to the influence of Church and State.

• Examines the evolution of Irish education from 1700 to 2000
• Analyzes the impact of educational policies on Irish society
• Explores the role of religion, social class, and gender in education

For scholars, academics, and anyone curious about the forces that shaped the Irish nation, this is an informative and analytical exploration of education's enduring legacy.

Author: Deirdre Raftery
ISBN-10: 071653245X
ISBN-13: 9780716532453
Publisher: Irish Academic Press
Language: English
Published: 05/28/2014
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 1.80d