Book ID: CBB322519868

Irish Farming Life: History and Heritage (2014)

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Bell, Jonathan (Author)
Watson, Mervyn (Author)


Four Courts Press


Publication Date: 2014
Physical Details: 222
Language: English

This lavishly illustrated book examines Irish rural society and its basic social unit - the family farm - as well as important issues such as neighborly ties and the use of hired labor. It discusses ways in which recent history is communicated by country people in oral testimonies, local songs and poems, and in rural events, such as plowing matches and threshing festivals. Museum and heritage center displays are examined, showing how the historical narratives presented by professionals are also based on value judgments and stereotypes, as well as valid historical data. The book does not neglect the negative aspects of rural life, but overall its intention is explicitly celebratory, presenting past experience as a victory over almost impossible odds, and a triumph of decency, intelligence, and generosity. *** "Bell and Watson declare that 'there is little doubt that community life in rural Ireland has been greatly weakened by depopulation, farm consolidation and mechanization. However, the sense of belonging that comes from . . . a shared heritage, symbolically reaffirmed in festivals and other heritage products, is alive and well.' The illustrations and photographs are treasures unto themselves. Bravo!" - The Celtic Connection, June 2015 [Subject: History, Irish Studies, Agricultural Studies]

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Review David R. Stead (2016) Review of "Irish Farming Life: History and Heritage". Agricultural History (pp. 126-127). unapi

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Authors & Contributors
Tom Philpott
Austin, Gareth
Metz, John D.
Lowe, Kevin M.
Oden, Derek
DeLuca, Sara
Concepts
Agriculture
Farms
Rural history
Farmers
Agricultural technology
Family
Time Periods
19th century
20th century, early
20th century
21st century
20th century, late
18th century
Places
United States
Midwestern states (U.S.)
Ireland
Southern states (U.S.)
Ghana
Georgia (U.S.)
Institutions
New Deal (1933-1939)
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