Government, Economy and Society in the Republic of Ireland 1949-1989 - Case Study

This text covers the topic Government, Economy and Society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949–1989, the new compulsory Documents Study Question, to be examined in 2018 and 2019.

• An exam-focused text, suitable for Ordinary and Higher Level students, with student-accessible language used throughout
• For 2018 and 2019 the Case Studies studied through documents are drawn from the Topic, Government, Economy and Society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949–1989:
  • • The First Programme for Economic Expansion, 1958–1963
    • The impact of the EEC on fisheries
    • The impact of RTÉ, 1962–1972
• This book deals with these Case Studies separately from the rest of the Topic
• Each Case Study starts with an essay placing it in its context, followed by a detailed account of the events and a brief summary of subsequent developments
• To familiarise students with reading documents, each case study is accompanied by relevant documents and questions
• Two exam-type document questions are included with each Case Study
• Relevant key personalities and concepts are also included
• Great care has been taken to keep the language, layout and concepts accessible to students of all abilities
• The book is full-colour, supported by an extensive bank of illustrations, photographs and documents