Irish in Britain

First published in 1963, The Irish in Britain tells the story of the many facets of the Irish migration and discusses some of its economic, demographic and social implications.

List of contents

Preface Some Important Dates in the History of the Irish in Britain 1. The Irish Exodus- Emigration from Ireland Overseas and to the Rest of Great Britain 2. The Road to Migration- The Pattern and Background of Ireland and the Causes of Emigration 3. Plague, Pestilence and Poverty; Social Factors of Settlement in Britain 4. Nineteenth Century Toilers; Occupations of the Irish Immigrants since 1800 5. The Irish in the Labour Market; Occupations of the Immigrant Since 1939 6. Settlement and Consolidation- Politics and the Labour Movement, Social Status and Institutional Development 7. The Catholic Church- The Relationship of a Central Institution to the Immigrant Community 8. Attitudes and Anxieties; The Problem of Prejudice and the Problem of Identity Note on Sources Notes Appendix: Tables Index

About the author

John Archer Jackson (at the time of the original publication) was Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Sheffield.

Summary

First published in 1963, The Irish in Britain tells the story of the many facets of the Irish migration and discusses some of its economic, demographic and social implications.

Product details

• Authors: John Archer Jackson, Jackson John Archer
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.02.2025
• EAN: 9781032985688
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3298568-8
• No. of pages: 232
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; European History, HISTORY / General, HISTORY / Europe / Ireland, British & Irish history, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General