Politics, Culture, and the Irish American Press - 1784-1963 (Hardcover)

From the Revolutionary War forward, Irish immigrants have contributed significantly to the construction of the American Republic. Scholars have documented their experiences and explored their social, political, and cultural lives in countless books. Offering a fresh perspective, this volume traces the rich history of the Irish American diaspora press, uncovering the ways in which a lively print culture forged significant cultural, political, and even economic bonds between the Irish living in America and the Irish living in Ireland. As the only mass medium prior to the advent of radio, newspapers served to foster a sense of identity and a means of acculturation for those seeking to establish themselves in the land of opportunity. Irish American newspapers provided information about what was happening back home in Ireland as well as news about the events that were occurring within the local migrant community. They framed national events through Irish American eyes and explained the significance of what was happening to newly arrived immigrants who were unfamiliar with American history or culture. They also played a central role in the social life of Irish migrants and provided the comfort that came from knowing that, though they may have been far from home, they were not alone. Taking a long view through the prism of individual newspapers, editors, and journalists, the authors in this volume examine the emergence of the Irish American diaspora press and its profound contribution to the lives of Irish Americans over the course of the last two centuries.

General

Imprint:	Syracuse University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Irish Studies
Release date:	February 2021
Editors:	Debra Reddin van Tuyll • Mark O'Brien • Marcel J. Broersma
Preface by:	Daniel Mulhall
Contributors:	David W. Bulla • Howard J. Keeley • Steven T. Engel • Ian Kenneally • Nancy McKenzie Dupont • Jordan Stenger
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	448
ISBN-13:	978-0-8156-3692-2
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Population & demography > Immigration & emigration Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Media, information & communication industries > Press & journalism Books > History > European history > General
LSN:	0-8156-3692-X
Barcode:	9780815636922

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