Educating Ireland: Schooling and Social Change, 1700-2000

By Deirdre Raftery

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 S och na training to the influence of Church and State.

Examines the evolution of Irish education from 1700 to 2000Analyzes the impact of educational policies on Irish societyExplores 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 071653245X
• ISBN13: 9780716532453
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Irish Academic Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 5.9" x 9.0"