How to Be Irish
Uncovering the Curiosities of Irish Behaviour
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies
| Author: | David Slattery | ISBN: | 9781871305418 |
| Publisher: | Orpen Press | Publication: | October 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | David Slattery |
| ISBN: | 9781871305418 |
| Publisher: | Orpen Press |
| Publication: | October 31, 2011 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
From the quintessential Irish Mammy to love for all things GAA, the Irish have a particularities – and peculiarities – that make us different from our neighbours.
Social anthropologist David Slattery takes us through the rules of being Irish with deadpan humour, from how to approach an Irish wedding or funeral to the Irish attitude to health, business, politics, death, Christmas and being cool.
For his research, David canvassed undercover for a major political party during the recent election campaign, attended opportune weddings and funerals, and interviewed doctors, psychiatrists, and a bunch of builders: "I have begged, spied, knocked down my house, got a job, dressed in drag and drank in many pubs – all in the interest of science."
A unique popular anthropology book about being Irish, not only will this book prove instructive to the tourist or foreigner who wants to blend in without a fuss, but the Irish will find it interesting as a mirror to how we are.
About the Author
David Slattery has a doctorate in social anthropology and has taught in a number of universities. He currently works as a course developer and education consultant.
"It is an interesting, amusing and very accessible look at what makes us Irish and a great guide for outsiders and visitors who want to blend in without a fuss!"
Ireland's Own, No. 5328, February 17, 2012
From the quintessential Irish Mammy to love for all things GAA, the Irish have a particularities – and peculiarities – that make us different from our neighbours.
Social anthropologist David Slattery takes us through the rules of being Irish with deadpan humour, from how to approach an Irish wedding or funeral to the Irish attitude to health, business, politics, death, Christmas and being cool.
For his research, David canvassed undercover for a major political party during the recent election campaign, attended opportune weddings and funerals, and interviewed doctors, psychiatrists, and a bunch of builders: "I have begged, spied, knocked down my house, got a job, dressed in drag and drank in many pubs – all in the interest of science."
A unique popular anthropology book about being Irish, not only will this book prove instructive to the tourist or foreigner who wants to blend in without a fuss, but the Irish will find it interesting as a mirror to how we are.
About the Author
David Slattery has a doctorate in social anthropology and has taught in a number of universities. He currently works as a course developer and education consultant.
"It is an interesting, amusing and very accessible look at what makes us Irish and a great guide for outsiders and visitors who want to blend in without a fuss!"
Ireland's Own, No. 5328, February 17, 2012
