Constructions of Illiteracy in Twentieth-Century Ireland: Contesting the Narrative of Full Literacy

ISBN-13: 9781032210940 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 200 str.

Ireland) Tobin Maighread (Maynooth University

Opis

Constructions of Illiteracy in Twentieth Century Ireland: Contesting the Narrative of Full Literacy offers new insights into literacy and illiteracy in the context of twentieth-century Ireland.

Spis treści

1. Introduction and Background  2. Power, Knowledge, Silence, and Literacy 3. The Era of Anticipation 1900 to 1921 4. The Era of Independence 1920s and 1930s 5. The Era of Social Progress 1930s and 1940s 6. The Era of Economic Development 1940s to 1960s 7. The Era of Literacy Measurement 1960s to 1980 8. Conclusion

O autorze

Maighréad Tobin (PhD) is a lecturer at Maynooth University, Ireland. Her research explores the interface between literacy practices and national identity in Irish society.