The Irish Women's Movement: From Revolution to Devolution

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the emergence, consolidation and development of the Irish women's movement, as a social movement, in the course of the twentieth century. It seek to address several lacunae in Irish studies by illuminating the processes through which the movement and, in particular, networks of constituent organisations, came to fruition as agencies of social change. The central argument advanced is that when viewed historically, the Irish women's movement is characterised by its interconnectedness and continuity: the central tensions, themes and organising strategies of the movement connects diverse organisations and constituencies, over time and space. This book will be essential reading for those interested in Irish studies, sociology, history, women's studies, and politics.

Author: Linda Connolly
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 11/12/2001
Pages: 308
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 8.54h x 5.92w x 0.98d
ISBN: 9780333771327

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2002 pg. 2044

About the Author
LINDA CONNOLLY is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Cork, Ireland.