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

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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über den Autor / die Autorin

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

Zusammenfassung

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.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Maighread Tobin, Maighréad Tobin, Maighread (Maynooth University Tobin
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 23.12.2022
• EAN: 9781032210940
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3221094-0
• Seiten: 166
• Serie: Routledge Research in Literacy
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Pädagogik > Allgemeines, Lexika; Ratgeber > Lebenshilfe, Alltag > Familie; EDUCATION / General, European History, 20th Century, EDUCATION / Adult & Continuing Education, Literacy, EDUCATION / History, Social & cultural history, EDUCATION / Educational Policy & Reform / General, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Literacy, Ireland, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, British & Irish history, Social and cultural history