The Irish-American in Popular Culture, 1945-2000

by Stephanie Rains

Book Overview

The main theme of this book is the process by which late twentieth-century Irish-America engages with Irishness, especially focusing upon the ways in which the diaspora relates to aspects of Ireland and Irish culture in the formation of their cultural identity. The book focuses upon popular culture and cultural practices relevant to this process of diasporic identity formation, such as film and television, genealogy research, cultural tourism, and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0716528304
• ISBN13: 9780716528302
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Irish Academic Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.2"