From prosperity to austerity: A socio-cultural critique of the Celtic Tiger and its aftermath

This collection examines the Irish economic phenomenon of the Celtic Tiger and the financial disaster that came in its wake, from a socio-cultural perspective. It focuses on how these financial developments have been reflected in writing, film and culture in order to offer a more rounded analysis of the effects of this momentous period on people's lives.



Employing a wide range of cultural lenses, the book critiques the cultural, political and aesthetic implications of the progression from ...