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

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"

: As Irish culture opens up to global influences, many aspects of life (consumerism, individualism, high-tech work) make the Irish "the same" as others in the Western world. Global Ireland: Same Difference (Globalizing Re...

: A shift from traditional communal identities toward a new, globalized sense of self. Not long ago, Ireland was one of the

: How symbols like Riverdance became global commodities that still signal "Irishness". Using case studies—like the arrival of a Japanese

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

Are you interested in a of a specific case study from the book, like the impact of Japanese industry on rural Irish villages?