| Celtic Geographies: Old Cultures, New Times Contributor(s): Harvey, David C. (Editor), Jones, Rhys (Editor), McInroy, Neil (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415223962 ISBN-13: 9780415223966 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $228.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: This lively study illuminates the dynamic nature of Celticity and Celtic geography by exploring the many ways in which an old culture is being re-interpreted to serve the needs of particular groups of people in modern times. This work critically questions traditional conceptualization of Celticity that relies on a homogenous interpretation of what it means to be a Celt in contemporary society. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Science | Earth Sciences - Geography |
| Dewey: 305.891 |
| LCCN: 2001019764 |
| Series: Critical Geographies |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 6.14" W x 9.68" (1.32 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Celtic Geographies questions traditional conceptualizations of Celticity that rely on an homogenous interpretation of what it means to be a Celt in contemporary society. The various contributors break away from these traditional interpretations to critically explore a Celticity that is diverse in character. The book explores a number of themes that are central to historical and contemporary Celticity: * the historical geographies of Celtic peoples * devolution and politics in Celtic regions, such as Wales and Scotland * the commodification of Celticity in the tourism practices of Brittany and Ireland * the role of diaspora in the development of Celtic identities, in both North America and in the west of Scotland * the relationship between Celticity and forms of contemporary culture. |