Ireland appears to be in the throes of a remarkable process of social change. The purpose of this book is to systematically scrutinize the interpretations and prescriptions that inform the deceptively simple metaphor of the "Celtic Tiger." The standpoint of the book is that a more critical approach to the course of development being followed by the Republic is urgently required. The essays collected here set out to expose the fallacies that drive the fashionable rhetoric of Tigerhood. Four of these fallacies--that Ireland has cast off the chains of economic dependency, that everyone is benefiting from the economic recovery, that personal freedom and liberty are at an unprecedented level for all citizens, and that Ireland is also experiencing a period of strong cultural renaissance--are vigorously challenged.
Steve Coleman Livres
Stephen B. Coleman, Jr. est un auteur dont les vastes expériences de vie imprègnent son écriture. Dans ses œuvres, souvent remplies de récits riches en action, il partage sa philosophie, ses connaissances et sa passion pour les gens, la vie et l'aventure. Ancré dans la conviction du libre arbitre divin de l'homme d'agir pour le bien commun malgré les circonstances et les limites, il apporte une perspective unique à sa prose. Plus qu'un universitaire, Coleman est un enseignant généreux, inspirant les lecteurs par son enthousiasme et sa sagesse.
That's Not My Lion
- 10pages
- 1 heure de lecture
A mouse searches for his lion friend. On board pages.
A former CIA agent and naval officer embarks on a daring mission to reclaim a spy ship from Havana, Cuba. Complications arise when his engineer and smuggler are arrested, jeopardizing the operation. Meanwhile, his girlfriend Mary, upset with his CIA involvement, visits Cuba as a tourist with her quirky friend Frances, leading them into unexpected trouble. Joe must navigate a blend of danger and humor as he races against time to rescue them while completing his mission.
Collection Jazz: Der Marsalis-Faktor
Gespräch über afroamerikanische Kultur in den Neunziger Jahren
- 214pages
- 8 heures de lecture
German