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February 16, 2011

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THE POLITICS OF SEXUAL

MORALITY IN IRELAND

Chrystel Hug

Chrystel Hug explores numerous socio-sexual issues that have become an important part of Irish politics in the last decade. She traces the treatment of divorce, contraception, abortion and homosexuality from the origin of the Irish state. In her analysis, Hug explains the fragile balance struck between tradition and modernity. St. Martin’s Press. 284 pp. $65.

AN ULSTER VOICE

Gary McMichael

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This work details McMichael’s participation in the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland. As the leader of the Ulster Democratic Party, he gives voice to the loyalist perspective in regard to the Troubles. His analysis covers visits to the White House and meetings with British, Irish and American politicians. Roberts Rinehart. 258 pp. $14.95.

THE ESSENTIAL LIBRARY

FOR IRISH AMERICANS

Morgan Llywelyn

Morgan Llywelyn, the bestselling author, has used her vast knowledge of Irish writing to compile a list of books that she fully recommends. The books are arranged in categories from Folklore to fiction. from biographies and poetry. hey have been chosen for their literary quality and for capturing the essence of what it is to be Irish. A Forge Book. 320 pp. $25.95.

PONY KIDS

Perry Ogden

This photodocumentary attempts to capture the spirit of an endangered urban tribe. Ogden has compiled studio shots of poor young Dublin boys and the ponies that they care for. Often the sons of unemployed parents, the only joy in their lives are the noble beasts that they own and groom, but new city ordinances are threatening to ruin their way of life. Aperture, 20 East 23rd St., New York, NY 10010. $29.95.

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