Author: Derek Gladwin
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1784996521
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
This is the first scholarly edited collection devoted to the work of the Anglo-Irish writer and cartographer Tim Robinson
Unfolding Irish landscapes
Author: Derek Gladwin
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1784996521
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
This is the first scholarly edited collection devoted to the work of the Anglo-Irish writer and cartographer Tim Robinson
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1784996521
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 413
Book Description
This is the first scholarly edited collection devoted to the work of the Anglo-Irish writer and cartographer Tim Robinson
Secrets of the Irish Landscape
Author: Matthew Jebb
Publisher: Attic Press
ISBN: 9781782050100
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A lavishly illustrated description of Ireland's flora and fauna ecosystem, examining the history of Ireland's landscape from the last Ice Age until now.
Publisher: Attic Press
ISBN: 9781782050100
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A lavishly illustrated description of Ireland's flora and fauna ecosystem, examining the history of Ireland's landscape from the last Ice Age until now.
Connemara
Author: Tim Robinson
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141900717
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
The first volume in Tim Robinson's phenomenal Connemara Trilogy - which Robert Macfarlane has called 'One of the most remarkable non-fiction projects undertaken in English'. In its landscape, history and folklore, Connemara is a singular region: ill-defined geographically, and yet unmistakably a place apart from the rest of Ireland. Tim Robinson, who established himself as Ireland's most brilliant living non-fiction writer with the two-volume Stones of Aran, moved from Aran to Connemara nearly twenty years ago. This book is the result of his extraordinary engagement with the mountains, bogs and shorelines of the region, and with its folklore and its often terrible history: a work as beautiful and surprising as the place it attempts to describe. Chosen as a book of the year by Iain Sinclair, Robert Macfarlane and Colm Tóibín 'One of the greatest writers of lands ... No one has disentangled the tales the stones of Ireland have to tell so deftly and retold them so beautifully' Fintan O'Toole 'Dazzling ... an indubitable classic' Giles Foden, Condé Nast Traveller 'He is that rarest of phenomena, a scientist and an artist, and his method is to combine scientific rigour with artistic reverie in a seamless blend that both informs and delights' John Banville 'One of contemporary Ireland's finest literary stylists' Joseph O'Connor, Guardian
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141900717
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
The first volume in Tim Robinson's phenomenal Connemara Trilogy - which Robert Macfarlane has called 'One of the most remarkable non-fiction projects undertaken in English'. In its landscape, history and folklore, Connemara is a singular region: ill-defined geographically, and yet unmistakably a place apart from the rest of Ireland. Tim Robinson, who established himself as Ireland's most brilliant living non-fiction writer with the two-volume Stones of Aran, moved from Aran to Connemara nearly twenty years ago. This book is the result of his extraordinary engagement with the mountains, bogs and shorelines of the region, and with its folklore and its often terrible history: a work as beautiful and surprising as the place it attempts to describe. Chosen as a book of the year by Iain Sinclair, Robert Macfarlane and Colm Tóibín 'One of the greatest writers of lands ... No one has disentangled the tales the stones of Ireland have to tell so deftly and retold them so beautifully' Fintan O'Toole 'Dazzling ... an indubitable classic' Giles Foden, Condé Nast Traveller 'He is that rarest of phenomena, a scientist and an artist, and his method is to combine scientific rigour with artistic reverie in a seamless blend that both informs and delights' John Banville 'One of contemporary Ireland's finest literary stylists' Joseph O'Connor, Guardian
An Irish Nature Year
Author: Jane Powers
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008392153
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Call it a daily meditation on the world around us for nature-lovers and nature newbies alike, An Irish Nature Year gleefully explores the small mysteries of the seasons as they unfold – Who’s cutting perfect circles in your roses? Which birds wear feathery trousers? And what, exactly, is an amethyst deceiver?
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008392153
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Call it a daily meditation on the world around us for nature-lovers and nature newbies alike, An Irish Nature Year gleefully explores the small mysteries of the seasons as they unfold – Who’s cutting perfect circles in your roses? Which birds wear feathery trousers? And what, exactly, is an amethyst deceiver?
Unfolding Irish Landscapes
Author: Derek Gladwin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780719099472
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This is the first scholarly edited collection devoted to the work of the Anglo-Irish writer and cartographer Tim Robinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780719099472
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
This is the first scholarly edited collection devoted to the work of the Anglo-Irish writer and cartographer Tim Robinson
Ireland Unfolded
Author: Marcus Blackwell
Publisher: Publifye AS
ISBN: 8233934321
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
""Ireland Unfolded"" takes readers on a captivating journey through the lesser-known aspects of Irish history, culture, and society. This comprehensive exploration challenges common perceptions and reveals the multifaceted nature of Ireland's identity. The book's main argument emphasizes Ireland's often underestimated global significance, highlighting its outsized impact on literature, politics, and economic systems. Divided into three sections, the book delves into hidden historical narratives, examines cultural evolution, and analyzes Ireland's economic journey from agrarian society to ""Celtic Tiger."" It uncovers intriguing facts, such as the influence of Ireland's geographical isolation on its development and the waves of invasion that shaped its population. The interdisciplinary approach connects Irish studies to anthropology, economics, and literature, offering a holistic view of Ireland's place in the world. One of the book's unique features is its myth-busting approach, critically examining popular narratives and presenting evidence-based counterpoints. By blending academic rigor with engaging storytelling, ""Ireland Unfolded"" makes complex concepts accessible to a general audience while maintaining depth for knowledgeable readers. This comprehensive coverage and fresh insights make it an invaluable resource for students, history enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Ireland's hidden dimensions and global influence.
Publisher: Publifye AS
ISBN: 8233934321
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
""Ireland Unfolded"" takes readers on a captivating journey through the lesser-known aspects of Irish history, culture, and society. This comprehensive exploration challenges common perceptions and reveals the multifaceted nature of Ireland's identity. The book's main argument emphasizes Ireland's often underestimated global significance, highlighting its outsized impact on literature, politics, and economic systems. Divided into three sections, the book delves into hidden historical narratives, examines cultural evolution, and analyzes Ireland's economic journey from agrarian society to ""Celtic Tiger."" It uncovers intriguing facts, such as the influence of Ireland's geographical isolation on its development and the waves of invasion that shaped its population. The interdisciplinary approach connects Irish studies to anthropology, economics, and literature, offering a holistic view of Ireland's place in the world. One of the book's unique features is its myth-busting approach, critically examining popular narratives and presenting evidence-based counterpoints. By blending academic rigor with engaging storytelling, ""Ireland Unfolded"" makes complex concepts accessible to a general audience while maintaining depth for knowledgeable readers. This comprehensive coverage and fresh insights make it an invaluable resource for students, history enthusiasts, and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Ireland's hidden dimensions and global influence.
Coastal Environments in the West of Ireland
Author: John B. Roney
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 152759002X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This multi-authored study explores how the natural sciences and the humanities together can understand the connections between the natural environment, the built environment, and the cultural heritage of communities along the west coast of Ireland. Knowledge of the sea and marine life, and what they mean to humanity is dependent on both scientific study and local knowledge, which, in turn, can lead to a greater commitment to sustainability. Until the 1950s, there was little government support for scientific research, nor an interest in helping fisheries beyond near shore catch. Irish fisheries remained small, underfunded, and had difficulty accessing international markets. However, as this book shows, Ireland’s cultural heritage demonstrates a deep appreciation for the coastal environment and a sense of place. This is preserved in the Irish language, in poetry, story and music, and in the ways the Irish lived with an often-wild coastal topography.
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 152759002X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This multi-authored study explores how the natural sciences and the humanities together can understand the connections between the natural environment, the built environment, and the cultural heritage of communities along the west coast of Ireland. Knowledge of the sea and marine life, and what they mean to humanity is dependent on both scientific study and local knowledge, which, in turn, can lead to a greater commitment to sustainability. Until the 1950s, there was little government support for scientific research, nor an interest in helping fisheries beyond near shore catch. Irish fisheries remained small, underfunded, and had difficulty accessing international markets. However, as this book shows, Ireland’s cultural heritage demonstrates a deep appreciation for the coastal environment and a sense of place. This is preserved in the Irish language, in poetry, story and music, and in the ways the Irish lived with an often-wild coastal topography.
Routledge International Handbook of Irish Studies
Author: Renée Fox
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000333159
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
Routledge International Handbook of Irish Studies begins with the reversal in Irish fortunes after the 2008 global economic crash. The chapters included address not only changes in post-Celtic Tiger Ireland but also changes in disciplinary approaches to Irish Studies that the last decade of political, economic, and cultural unrest have stimulated. Since 2008, Irish Studies has been directly and indirectly influenced by the crash and its reverberations through the economy, political landscape, and social framework of Ireland and beyond. Approaching Irish pasts, presents, and futures through interdisciplinary and theoretically capacious lenses, the chapters in this volume reflect the myriad ways Irish Studies has responded to the economic precarity in the Republic, renewed instability in the North, the complex European politics of Brexit, global climate and pandemic crises, and the intense social change in Ireland catalyzed by all of these. Just as Irish society has had to dramatically reconceive its economic and global identity after the crash, Irish Studies has had to shift its theoretical modes and its objects of analysis in order to keep pace with these changes and upheavals. This book captures the dynamic ways the discipline has evolved since 2008, exploring how the age of austerity and renewal has transformed both Ireland and scholarly approaches to understanding Ireland. It will appeal to students and scholars of Irish studies, sociology, cultural studies, history, literature, economics, and political science. Chapter 3, 5 and 15 of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000333159
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
Routledge International Handbook of Irish Studies begins with the reversal in Irish fortunes after the 2008 global economic crash. The chapters included address not only changes in post-Celtic Tiger Ireland but also changes in disciplinary approaches to Irish Studies that the last decade of political, economic, and cultural unrest have stimulated. Since 2008, Irish Studies has been directly and indirectly influenced by the crash and its reverberations through the economy, political landscape, and social framework of Ireland and beyond. Approaching Irish pasts, presents, and futures through interdisciplinary and theoretically capacious lenses, the chapters in this volume reflect the myriad ways Irish Studies has responded to the economic precarity in the Republic, renewed instability in the North, the complex European politics of Brexit, global climate and pandemic crises, and the intense social change in Ireland catalyzed by all of these. Just as Irish society has had to dramatically reconceive its economic and global identity after the crash, Irish Studies has had to shift its theoretical modes and its objects of analysis in order to keep pace with these changes and upheavals. This book captures the dynamic ways the discipline has evolved since 2008, exploring how the age of austerity and renewal has transformed both Ireland and scholarly approaches to understanding Ireland. It will appeal to students and scholars of Irish studies, sociology, cultural studies, history, literature, economics, and political science. Chapter 3, 5 and 15 of this book is available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. It has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
The Great Reimagining
Author: Bree T. Hocking
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 178238622X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
While sectarian violence has greatly diminished on the streets of Belfast and Derry, proxy battles over the right to define Northern Ireland’s identity through its new symbolic landscapes continue. Offering a detailed ethnographic account of Northern Ireland’s post-conflict visual transformation, this book examines the official effort to produce new civic images against a backdrop of ongoing political and social struggle. Interviews with politicians, policymakers, community leaders, cultural workers, and residents shed light on the deeply contested nature of seemingly harmonized urban landscapes in societies undergoing radical structural change. Here, the public art process serves as a vital means to understanding the wider politics of a transforming public sphere in an age of globalization and transnational connectivity.
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 178238622X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
While sectarian violence has greatly diminished on the streets of Belfast and Derry, proxy battles over the right to define Northern Ireland’s identity through its new symbolic landscapes continue. Offering a detailed ethnographic account of Northern Ireland’s post-conflict visual transformation, this book examines the official effort to produce new civic images against a backdrop of ongoing political and social struggle. Interviews with politicians, policymakers, community leaders, cultural workers, and residents shed light on the deeply contested nature of seemingly harmonized urban landscapes in societies undergoing radical structural change. Here, the public art process serves as a vital means to understanding the wider politics of a transforming public sphere in an age of globalization and transnational connectivity.
Contemporary Irish Poetry and the Climate Crisis
Author: Andrew J. Auge
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000484912
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Contemporary Irish Poetry and the Climate Crisis addresses what is arguably the most crucial issue of human history through the lens of late-twentieth and early twenty-first-century Irish poetry. The poets that it surveys range from familiar presences in the contemporary Irish literary canon – Seamus Heaney, Derek Mahon, Paula Meehan, Moya Cannon – to lesser-known figures, such as the experimental poet Maurice Scully, contemporary poets Stephen Sexton and Sean Hewitt, and the Irish-language poets Simon Ó Faoláin, Bríd Ní Mhóráin, and Máire Dinny Wren. Adopting a variety of ecotheoretical approaches, the essays gathered here address several interrelated themes crucial to the climate crisis: the way in which the scalar scope of climate change interweaves local and global, distant past and imminent future, nature and culture; the critical importance of acknowledging the complex kinship of the human and nonhuman; and the necessity of warning against the devastating environmental losses to come while mourning those that already occurred. Ultimately, by envisioning new ways of existing on an earth that humans no longer dominate, this book engages in what the philosopher Jonathan Lear refers to as a process of ‘radical anticipation’.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000484912
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
Contemporary Irish Poetry and the Climate Crisis addresses what is arguably the most crucial issue of human history through the lens of late-twentieth and early twenty-first-century Irish poetry. The poets that it surveys range from familiar presences in the contemporary Irish literary canon – Seamus Heaney, Derek Mahon, Paula Meehan, Moya Cannon – to lesser-known figures, such as the experimental poet Maurice Scully, contemporary poets Stephen Sexton and Sean Hewitt, and the Irish-language poets Simon Ó Faoláin, Bríd Ní Mhóráin, and Máire Dinny Wren. Adopting a variety of ecotheoretical approaches, the essays gathered here address several interrelated themes crucial to the climate crisis: the way in which the scalar scope of climate change interweaves local and global, distant past and imminent future, nature and culture; the critical importance of acknowledging the complex kinship of the human and nonhuman; and the necessity of warning against the devastating environmental losses to come while mourning those that already occurred. Ultimately, by envisioning new ways of existing on an earth that humans no longer dominate, this book engages in what the philosopher Jonathan Lear refers to as a process of ‘radical anticipation’.