Sociology in Ireland: A Short History

by Bryan Fanning

Book Overview

This book provides a short introduction to the emergence and development of sociology in Ireland until the present day. The institutionalization of the discipline came relatively late as it remained under the control of the Catholic Church. However, since the 1970s sociology has witnessed periods of considerable growth and professionalization.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1137450355
• ISBN13: 9781137450357
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Palgrave Pivot
• Length: 95 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"