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Fragments of Victory
The Contemporary Irish Left
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Fragments of Victory captures the sheer energy and diversity of the Irish left. There is much to learn from modern leftwing activism in Ireland. A rich tapestry of movements, including republicans, social democrats, trade unions, Trotskyists and anarchists, have battled neoliberalism and austerity with vigour, frustration,...
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Inspiring insidersβ accounts of modern Irish activism under austerity and beyond
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Fragments of Victory captures the sheer energy and diversity of the Irish left. There is much to learn from modern leftwing activism in Ireland. A rich tapestry of movements, including republicans, social democrats, trade unions, Trotskyists and anarchists, have battled neoliberalism and austerity with vigour, frustration, success and failure.
Fragments of Victory charts these political currents, from the difficult early years of anti-austerity campaigning to the seismic victory of 'Repeal' β the campaign for women's reproductive rights.
Each chapter covers a different campaign or group, written by leading activists who provide insiders' perspectives on how history was made, and share valuable insights that can be applied to international movements everywhere.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780745348759
Publisher: Pluto Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 January 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pluto Press
Contributors:
- Edited by David Landy
- Edited by OisΓn Gilmore
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 224
About the Author
OisΓn Gilmore is Senior Economist at TASC (Thinktank for Action on Social Change) in Dublin, Ireland. He has participated in various social movements in Ireland, Britain and continental Europe. David Landy is Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology in Trinity College Dublin and Director of the MPhil in Race, Ethnicity, Conflict. He has written for Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and Social Movement StudiesΒ on the water charges movement, Irish anti-racism and Palestinian solidarity. He is the author of Jewish Identity and Palestinian Rights, and co-editor ofΒ Enforcing Silence: Academic Freedom and Criticism of Israel.
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