Book

Inis Beag: isle of Ireland

Holt, Rinehart and WinstonNew York • Published In 1969 • Pages: 8, 136

By: Messenger, John C. (John Cowan), Spindler, George Dearborn, Spindler, Louise S..

Abstract
This is a detailed ethnographic analysis of the culture and social structure of an isolated Aran Island community, interwoven with historic documentation and prehistoric reconstructions. Contemporary observations are contrasted with nativistic and primitivistic accounts. There is particular focus on interwoven political, social, and religious structures, and their influence omn individual personality development. Processes of cultural change are viewed in the context of their social and ecological settings.
Subjects
Ethnosociology
External migration
History
Normal garb
Priesthood
Spirits and gods
Organized ceremonial
Tillage
Fishing
Domesticated animals
Topography and geology
Family relationships
Visiting and hospitality
Drinking establishments
Drives and emotions
Diet
culture
Rural Irish
HRAF PubDate
2016
Region
Europe
Sub Region
British Isles
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Cultural Anthropologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Bridges; Sigrid Khera; 1973
Field Date
1955-1966
Coverage Date
1955-1966
Coverage Place
Inisheer, Aran Islands, County Galway, Connacht, Ireland
Notes
by John C. Messenger ; edited with introduction by George and Louise Spindler
Includes bibliogrphical references (p. 132-136)
LCCN
70087858
LCSH
Human geography--Ireland
Inishbeg (Ireland)
Ireland--Social life and customs--20th century