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Published by the Institute of Public Administration, 1986, this reprint 1987.
At the time of writing, gave a full introduction to the sociology of modern Ireland in the 1980's and hiow developments had moved since Independence, as well as comparing with Northern Ireland society.
Covers demographic change, industrialisation, religion in divided societies, secularisation, social stratification, marriage and family, and riral social change , as well as broader issues such as crime, gender roles and media .
With chapters by 22 authors and academics.