SOCIAL MOBILITY AND SOCIAL CLASS IN IRELAND by Richard Breen, Christopher T. Whelan ( 9780717120550 )

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SOCIAL MOBILITY AND SOCIAL CLASS IN IRELAND

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ISBN 10:

0717120554

ISBN 13:

9780717120550

Publisher:

GILL

Pub. date:

31 March, 1996

Pages:

199

Description:

Based on original research by the Economic and Social Research Institute, this book shows that class barriers in Ireland are substantially more rigid than in other countries. It sets out findings that provide evidence of the significance in Ireland of class differences in income, standards of living, economic stress and physical and mental health.

Synopsis:

Based on original research by the Economic and Social Research Institute, the authors show that class barriers in Ireland are substantially more rigid than in other countries. They go on to argue that the introduction of free education has not reduced educational inequalities. Rather than observing a movement towards equality of opportunity, research has shown a continued capacity of those in privileged positions to maintain their relative advantages against the encroachment of outsiders. The findings set out in this book provide compelling evidence of the continuing significance in Ireland of class differences in income, standards of living, poverty, economic stress and physical and mental health. Other books by Christopher T. Whelan include "Values and Social Changes in Ireland".

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Ireland

Imprint:

Gill & Macmillan Ltd

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