| Cultural Traditions Dictionary Contributor(s): Law, Gary (Author), O'Neill, Tony (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0856406368 ISBN-13: 9780856406362 Publisher: Blackstaff Press OUR PRICE: $20.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 1998 Annotation: Rosaries and rugby, sashes and sessions, the Battle of the Boyne and the hound of Ulster -- these are some of the many symbols associated with the religious and political cultures in Northern Ireland. Deeply rooted in history, the symbols are often used to reinforce and distinguish community identity. This extensively illustrated new dictionary provides over two hundred lively and informative definitions of the key symbols and expressions particularly relevant to the people of the North. Specially commissioned by the Cultural Diversity Programme of the Community Relations Council in response to the increasing curiosity about 'other' cultural traditions in Northern Ireland, and as a contribution to the knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity throughout Ireland. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Customs & Traditions - History | Europe - Ireland - Social Science | Reference |
| Dewey: 941.600 |
| LCCN: 99165860 |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6.17" W x 9.23" (1.08 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Ireland - Ethnic Orientation - Irish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Commissioned by the Cultural Traditions Group, this text explores the cultural icons, symbols, institutions and sayings that predominate in the Protestant and Catholic cultures of Northern Ireland. It includes discussions of Easter lilies, St Brigid's Cross and lambeg drums. |