Global Ireland: Same Difference (globalizing Re... Apr 2026

: Despite this, local and national "flows"—like family dynamics, unique humor, and traditional values—keep the Irish distinctly "different". Why This Book Matters Now

: How symbols like Riverdance became global commodities that still signal "Irishness". Global Ireland: Same Difference (Globalizing Re...

Not long ago, Ireland was one of the poorest and most traditional countries in Europe. Today, it is a wealthy, knowledge-based economy. Inglis argues that this wasn't just an economic shift; it was a cultural revolution. Using case studies—like the arrival of a Japanese factory in a small village—he reveals how global markets and media have reshaped everything from our daily habits to our deepest sense of self. The Core Theme: "Same Difference" : Despite this, local and national "flows"—like family

: An examination of how global representations become embedded in "Irish people's bodies and souls". Today, it is a wealthy, knowledge-based economy

: Despite this, local and national "flows"—like family dynamics, unique humor, and traditional values—keep the Irish distinctly "different". Why This Book Matters Now

: How symbols like Riverdance became global commodities that still signal "Irishness".

Not long ago, Ireland was one of the poorest and most traditional countries in Europe. Today, it is a wealthy, knowledge-based economy. Inglis argues that this wasn't just an economic shift; it was a cultural revolution. Using case studies—like the arrival of a Japanese factory in a small village—he reveals how global markets and media have reshaped everything from our daily habits to our deepest sense of self. The Core Theme: "Same Difference"

: An examination of how global representations become embedded in "Irish people's bodies and souls".