* Positions Ireland sociologically within a global context

* Considers key aspects of Ireland’s changing structures, culture and everyday life

* Written in an accessible and interesting style

* Includes a comprehensive bibliography

* Suitable for sociology courses in Irish universities and Institutes of Technology at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including general arts programmes, applied social studies, social work and social science

* Provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary Irish society for students of Irish Studies in Ireland and elsewhere