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This concise study of Ireland's revolutionary years charts the
demise of the home rule movement and the rise of militant
nationalism that led eventually to the partition of Ireland and
independence for southern Ireland. The book provides a clear
chronology of events but also adopts a thematic approach to ensure
that the role of women and labour are examined, in addition to the
principal political and military developments during the period.
Incorporating the most recent literature on the period, it provides
a good introduction to some of the most controversial debates on
the subject, including the extent of sectarianism, the nature of
violence and the motivation of guerrilla fighters. The
supplementary documents have been chosen carefully to provide a
wide-ranging perspective of political views, including those of
constitutional nationalists, republicans, unionists, the British
government and the labour movement. The Irish Revolution 1916-1923
is ideal for students and interested readers at all levels,
providing a diverse range of primary sources and the tools to
unlock them.
This concise study of Ireland's revolutionary years charts the
demise of the home rule movement and the rise of militant
nationalism that led eventually to the partition of Ireland and
independence for southern Ireland. The book provides a clear
chronology of events but also adopts a thematic approach to ensure
that the role of women and labour are examined, in addition to the
principal political and military developments during the period.
Incorporating the most recent literature on the period, it provides
a good introduction to some of the most controversial debates on
the subject, including the extent of sectarianism, the nature of
violence and the motivation of guerrilla fighters. The
supplementary documents have been chosen carefully to provide a
wide-ranging perspective of political views, including those of
constitutional nationalists, republicans, unionists, the British
government and the labour movement. The Irish Revolution 1916-1923
is ideal for students and interested readers at all levels,
providing a diverse range of primary sources and the tools to
unlock them.
Self-injurious behavior occurs in almost half of those with autism
and is one of the most devastating and challenging-to-treat
behaviors. There are many different forms of self-injury, such as
head banging, hand biting, hair pulling, excessive scratching, and
much more. With contributions from the leading experts in research
and treatment, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of
self-injurious behavior (SIB) in people with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) or related developmental disabilities, and the
different methods available to treat them. Medical and behavioral
researchers have studied SIB for over 50 years, but many
practitioners and parents are still unfamiliar with the wide range
of contributing causes and treatment options. Beginning with an
explanation of SIB and its various forms, the contributors outline
the many possible underlying causes of self-injury, such as
seizures, hormonal imbalance in teenagers, gastrointestinal
conditions, allergies, and stress, and show how a
multi-disciplinary approach when uncovering the causes of
self-injury can lead to successful treatment strategies. They
explain the treatment options available for SIB, including
nutritional, medical, psychiatric, sensory, and behavioral
approaches, and show how an integrative approach to treating
self-injury may be effective for many individuals. The book will be
an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of any practitioner
working with people with an ASD or related condition, as well as
parents and direct care providers.
The Irish hospitals sweepstake, initially established to provide
money for cash-strapped voluntary hospitals in Dublin, provided
funding for Irish hospitals for over fifty years. Apart from its
role in bringing millions of pounds of foreign currency into
Ireland to build new hospitals and provide employment, it also
contributed to the development of Irish advertising and
broadcasting, horse-racing, the growth of Irish business and
commercial sponsorship of sport. But that was not the whole story.
Marie Coleman also digs deep into the murkier side of the Irish
Sweep. She successfully reveals scandals, skulduggery and
gangsterism, which all played their part in the sweepstakes,
exposing the blind eyes that were turned to its shortcomings and
exploring the extent to which these failings ultimately damaged the
Irish health services by postponing necessary reforms. Using
original archive material, "The Irish Sweep" successfully draws
together these disparate aspects of the sweepstake - its social and
economic importance in independent Ireland, its contribution to the
development of Irish health services, and its illicit operation
outside Ireland - to construct the first detailed and comprehensive
history of an iconic institution.
The Irish hospitals sweepstake, initially established to provide
money for cash-strapped voluntary hospitals in Dublin, provided
funding for Irish hospitals for over fifty years. Apart from its
role in bringing millions of pounds of foreign currency into
Ireland to build new hospitals and provide employment, it also
contributed to the development of Irish advertising and
broadcasting, horse-racing, the growth of Irish business and
commercial sponsorship of sport. But that was not the whole story.
Marie Coleman also digs deep into the murkier side of the Irish
Sweep. She successfully reveals scandals, skulduggery and
gangsterism, which all played their part in the sweepstakes,
exposing the blind eyes that were turned to its shortcomings and
exploring the extent to which these failings ultimately damaged the
Irish health services by postponing necessary reforms. Using
original archive material, "The Irish Sweep" successfully draws
together these disparate aspects of the sweepstake - its social and
economic importance in independent Ireland, its contribution to the
development of Irish health services, and its illicit operation
outside Ireland - to construct the first detailed and comprehensive
history of an iconic institution.
Katrina McAllister narrowly escaped an abusive husband. Now she
must fight to gain custody of her two children. Problem is her
in-laws own the town and everyone in it is on their payroll
including judges, attorneys, polititians and the police. Forced
from her home and stripped of all her cash, Who can she turn to for
help? After recieving a letter threatening her parental right's she
needs a good attorney. Running out of options she does what she
deems necessary to gain custody of her children. That is until
chance meeting with a total stranger gives her some surprising
news.
Will it ever be possible to stop war, or is war an intractable
problem? Combining the disciplines of history, psychiatry and
neurology, the author probes this question in the tradition of C.P.
Snow. Archeologists of the future reveal how purity is tied to
violence, the existence of shame societies and guilt societies,
bloody sacrificial rituals and why many women support war.
Horrified by the death toll, the suicide bombers and the use of
diabolic weapons of our times, they discuss how our society
eventually abandoned war.
Will it ever be possible to stop war, or is war an intractable
problem? Combining the disciplines of history, psychiatry and
neurology, the author probes this question in the tradition of C.P.
Snow. Archeologists of the future reveal how purity is tied to
violence, the existence of shame societies and guilt societies,
bloody sacrificial rituals and why many women support war.
Horrified by the death toll, the suicide bombers and the use of
diabolic weapons of our times, they discuss how our society
eventually abandoned war.
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