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Enough is enough : how to build a new republic / Fintan O'Toole.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Faber, 2010.Description: 256 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780571270088 (pbk.) :
  • 0571270085 (Paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 330.9417 OTO
LOC classification:
  • HC260.5
Contents:
Introduction: The wrong map -- Part one: Five myths -- 2.The myth of representation -- 3.The myth of parliamentary democracy -- 4.The myth of charity -- 5.The myth of wealth -- Part two: Five decencies -- 1.Gimme shelter: the decency of security -- 2.Beyond the sickness system: the decency of health -- 3.A smart society: the decency of education -- 4.Beyond the ultimatum game: the decency of equality -- 5.Ethical austerity: the decency of citizenship -- Appendix: Fifty ideas for action.
Summary: The Celtic Tiger has now died, leaving the Republic of Ireland in dire financial straits. Arguing for a period of real change, Fintan O'Toole demonstrates how the country now needs to become a fully modern republic in fact as well as name.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 330.9417 OTO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00213599

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: The wrong map -- Part one: Five myths -- 2.The myth of representation -- 3.The myth of parliamentary democracy -- 4.The myth of charity -- 5.The myth of wealth -- Part two: Five decencies -- 1.Gimme shelter: the decency of security -- 2.Beyond the sickness system: the decency of health -- 3.A smart society: the decency of education -- 4.Beyond the ultimatum game: the decency of equality -- 5.Ethical austerity: the decency of citizenship -- Appendix: Fifty ideas for action.

The Celtic Tiger has now died, leaving the Republic of Ireland in dire financial straits. Arguing for a period of real change, Fintan O'Toole demonstrates how the country now needs to become a fully modern republic in fact as well as name.

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