Propaganda and Nation Building : Selling the Irish Free State

Kevin (Dublin Institute of Technology Hora

ISBN 10: 1138829137 / ISBN 13: 9781138829138

Edité par Taylor & Francis Ltd Apr 2017, 2017

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Neuware - 'This book examines the origins of the Irish state in its first independent incarnation, the Irish Free State (1922-1937). It explores how contemporary public relations and propaganda techniques were used to construct an identity at home and abroad for the new state--a state which emerged from seven years of insurrection and civil war to become one of the most stable democracies in Europe. The book argues that this stability was built using symbols--from the army, police, native sports to literature, flag, anthem and currency--to construct a Gaelic, Catholic and Celtic national identity. Focussing on how nationhood was communicated, its interdisciplinary narrative initiates a new understanding of nation building, one which remains relevant for current nationhood struggles. Avoiding a simplistic cause and effect history, the book examines the uses and effects of early PR from a political and societal perspective and elevates propaganda by pointing to its success--the creation of a stable democracy. As a study of public relations' origins, it shows that its evolution in Ireland has not been fully appreciated by scholars of Irish and public relations histories'--Provided by publisher.

N° de réf. du vendeur 9781138829138

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Propaganda and Nation Building : Selling the Irish Free State
• Éditeur: Taylor & Francis Ltd Apr 2017
• Date de parution: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1138829137
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781138829138
• Reliure: Buch
• État de l'article: Neu
• Dimensions: 241 L x 164 H x 21 P (en millimètres) 241 millimètres de largeur par 164 millimètres de hauteur par 21 millimètres de profondeur
• Poids: 518 grammes

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Synopsis

This book examines the origins of Ireland in its first independent incarnation, the Irish Free State (1922-1937). It explores how contemporary public relations and propaganda techniques were used to construct an identity for this new state – a state which after enduring seven years of insurrection and civil war, became one of the most stable democracies in Europe. This stability, the book argues, was constructed not solely through policies enacted by governments, but through the construction of a Gaelic, Catholic and Celtic national identity.

By shifting the perspective to how nation building was communicated, it weaves an interdisciplinary narrative that initiates a new understanding of nation building - providing insights of increasing relevance in current world events. Avoiding a simplistic cause and effect history of public relations, the book examines the uses and effects of early public relations from a political and societal perspective and suggests that while governments were only modestly successful in their varied propaganda efforts, cumulatively they facilitated a transition from violence to peace.

This will be of interest to researchers and advanced students with an interest in public relations, propaganda studies, nation building and Irish studies.

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Kevin Hora lectures in public relations and public affairs in Dublin Institute of Technology and Rathmines College of Further Education, and is a member of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland.