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Civil Society and Social Policy
Fred Powell, Donal Guerin
Drawing on empirical research, the authors explore the contribution of the voluntary sector in Irish society. The book raises fundamental questions about 'coercive altruism' and the democratic credentials of aspects of the voluntary sector. Available only from the Department of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork, +353 021 490 2228 About the authors Fred Powell is head of the Department of Applied Social Studies at National University of Ireland, Cork. Donal Guerin is Housing Studies Coordinator in the Department of Applied Social Studies, National University of Ireland, Cork. € 9.99 212 pp pb ISBN: 978-1-899047-36-0 Buy |
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Power, Dissent and Democracy: Civil Society and the State in Ireland
'At long last someone is truly examining the society that was constructed over the last twenty years and reminding us all of what can only be called home truths.' Books Ireland 'Arguing that Ireland is a deeply divided society at a point of transition, this timely book fills a gap in the literature on contemporary Irish civil society and assembles key experts from Irish universities on Irish civil society who provide a challenging analysis of the state of civil society in contemporary Ireland.' Irish Post 'An essential read for those interested in equality, social inclusion and the development of an active and inclusive democracy.' Aiden Lloyd, Working for Change: The Irish Journal of Community Work Ireland is a deeply divided society at a point of transition. There is a sense of malaise at the direction taken over the past decades: some look to civil society to develop a new social project, to lay the foundations of greater justice, equality and sustainability. This timely book assembles key experts on Irish civil society who provide a challenging analysis of the state of civil society in contemporary Ireland. In particular, they subject state discourses on ‘active citizenship’ and ‘social capital’ to a badly needed critical review. The book fills a gap in the literature on contemporary Irish civil society and should attract a wide readership among both concerned citizens and as a textbook for third-level courses. The contributors: John Baker Senior Lecturer in Equality Studies, University College Dublin Michael Cronin Personal Chair, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dublin City University Mark Garavan Lecturer in sociology, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Martin Geoghegan Lecturer, Department of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork Brian Harvey Independent social researcher Peadar Kirby Professor of International Politics and Public Policy, University of Limerick Mary Murphy Lecturer, Department of Sociology, National University of Ireland-Maynooth Catherine Murray worker in community development and tenant organiser Deiric Ó Broin Director of NorDubCo, Dublin City University Fred Powell Professor of Social Policy, University College Cork Paul Rogers Associate Faculty Member, School of Community Studies, National College of Ireland and Community Development Co-ordinator with Finglas Cabra Partnership. € 20 200 pp pb ISBN: 978-1-906353-09-4 Buy |
A&A Farmar's World — Does Mama know?
A father was telling his daughter, aged about six, that she had a little sister, and was explaining how nice it all was. The child said it was delightful, and added: ‘Does Mama know? Let’s go and tell her.’ (Samuel Butler, Notebooks)