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Constructions of illiteracy in twentieth century Ireland : contesting the narrative of full literacy / Maighréad Tobin.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Tobin, Maighréad, author.
- Series:
- Routledge research in literacy
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Literacy--Ireland--History--20th century.
- Literacy.
- Literacy--Government policy--Ireland--History--20th century.
- National characteristics, Irish--History--20th century.
- National characteristics, Irish.
- Ireland--Social conditions--20th century.
- Ireland.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xiii, 166 pages) : illustrations, maps.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Routledge, 2023.
- Biography/History:
- Maighřad Tobin (PhD) is a lecturer at Maynooth University, Ireland. Her research explores the interface between literacy practices and national identity in Irish society.
- Contents:
- Introduction and background
- Power, knowledge, silence, and literacy
- The era of anticipation 1900 to 1921
- The era of independence 1920s and 1930s
- The era of social progress 1930s and 1940s
- The era of economic development 1940s to 1960s
- The era of literacy measurement 1960s to 1980
- Conclusion.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Electronic reproduction. London Available via World Wide Web.
- Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 19, 2023).
- Other Format:
- Print version: Tobin, Maighréad. Constructions of illiteracy in twentieth century Ireland
- ISBN:
- 9781003266693
- 100326669X
- 9781000814613
- 1000814610
- 9781000814576
- 1000814572
- Publisher Number:
- 40031515273
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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