Author: Isabella S. F. WalkerPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
A Geography of Agricultural Land Use Patterns in East Cork
Author: Isabella S. F. WalkerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Local History Review
Author: The Land and the People of Nineteenth-Century Cork
Author: James S. Donnelly JrPublisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1351728229
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
First published in 1975. Using estate records, local newspapers and parliamentary papers, this book focuses upon two central and interrelated subjects – the rural economy and the land question – from the perspective of Cork, Ireland’s southernmost country. The author examines the chief responses of Cork landlords, tenant farmers and labourers to the enormous difficulties besetting them after 1815. He shows how the great famine of the late 1840s was in many ways an economic and social watershed because it rapidly accelerated certain previous trends and reversed the direction of others. He also rejects the conventional view of the land war of the 1880s, arguing that in Cork it was essentially a ‘revolution of rising expectations’, in which tenant farmers struggled to preserve their substantial material gains since 1850 by using the weapons of ‘agrarian trade unionism’, civil disobedience and unprecedented violence. This title will be of interest to students of rural history and historical geography.
Structural Change in Agriculture in Ireland
Author: Richard A. BrownePublisher:
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 435
Book Description
This thesis is aimed at explaining and understanding the changes in farm structure in a defined region in East Cork and examining the processes by which this change has taken place. As such, it engages with what has become an increasingly pertinent geographical question; the differential transformation of farm structures in developed market economies and the effects of this process on the economic well being of rural areas. The term 'structural change' generally refers to the decline in farms numbers and the consolidation of existing farm units into larger entities. Because of the diverse nature of data sources necessary to complete such a study, a range of methodologies were used. Substantial use were made of empirical data gleaned from official studies and statistical abstracts, and much of this data were also used in the creation of maps to illustrate the nature and extent of change in agriculture in the East Cork region. A questionnaire was administered to a selected sample of farmers, and the empirical data taken from this were also used. Furthermore, a series of interviews were conducted with farmers and non-farmers working in the support industries. These various data sources are used to examine the subject of agricultural change by breaking it down into various themes, such as the changes in land-use, the technology used in farming and the human elements and consequences of such broad ranging changes in the structure of agriculture. This thesis reveals that structural change has been, until recently, relatively gradual and incremental. The study area has witnessed a subtle but important restructuring of the agricultural production carried out therein, with the concentration of crops of increasing value, particularly during the 1980s. The machinery used to achieve this increase in volume and value of crops became increasingly complicated and expensive, and accordingly became concentrated in the hands of contractors. Crucially, a distinct disparity emerged between farms of different sizes as smaller farms became increasingly unprofitable, and hence unsustainable, as a consequence of the above changes.
The Land and the People of Nineteenth-century Cork
Author: James S. DonnellyPublisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul Books
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Introduction to Ireland
Author: Gilad James, PhDPublisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 4550684356
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
Introduction to Ireland is a fascinating subject that encapsulates all that is beautiful about the Emerald Isle. Ireland, situated in the North Atlantic, is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island globally. Historically, Irish culture has played a significant role in music, literature, and folklore. Ireland is recognized worldwide for its whiskey, beer, and distinctive cuisine. The country boasts of an excellent infrastructure, with several attractions such as breathtaking landscapes, ancient monuments, and urban cities. As a country with a rich history, Ireland is an enchanting place to visit, and tourism is a key driving factor in its economy. Visitors flock the country to explore its many attractions such as the scenic Cliffs of Moher, the awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway, and the historic Trinity College. The Irish are also known for their renowned hospitality and warmth towards tourists. Visitors can enjoy traditional Irish music sessions, explore the many rural towns, and enjoy the local cuisine. In conclusion, an introduction to Ireland is a fantastic opportunity to learn and explore one of the world's hidden treasures.
Routledge Library Editions: Rural History
Author: VariousPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351624814
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 4340
Book Description
The volumes in this set, originally published between 1969 and 1990, draw together research by leading academics in the area of the rural history and provide an examination of related key issues. The volumes examine social change in rural communities approaching the industrial revolution, whilst also providing an overview of the history of rural populations in England, France, Germany, Mexico and the United States. This set will be of particular interest to students of history, business and economics.
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