Fragments of Victory : The Contemporary Irish Left

Gilmore, Oisín (EDT)/ Landy, David (EDT)

Pluto Press（2025/01発売）

Pluto Press（2025/01発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 224 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780745348759
• DDC分類 322.409415

Full Description

'Captures the sheer energy and diversity of the Irish left' - Conor McCabe

There is much to learn from modern leftwing activism in Ireland. A rich tapestry of movements, including republicans, social democrats, trade unions, Trotskyists and anarchists, have battled neoliberalism and austerity with vigour, frustration, success and failure.

Fragments of Victory charts these political currents, from the difficult early years of anti-austerity campaigning to the seismic victory of 'Repeal' - the campaign for women's reproductive rights.

Each chapter covers a different campaign or group, written by leading activists who provide insiders' perspectives on how history was made, and share valuable insights that can be applied to international movements everywhere.

Contents

1. Introduction - Oisín Gilmore and David Landy

Part I: Campaigns

2. Anti-Austerity Struggles 2008-13 - by David Landy

3. Water Charges - by Dave Gibney

4. Abortion - by Aileen O'Carroll and Máire Ni Chuagáin

5. Housing - by Juliana Sassi, Seamus Farrell, Rosi Leonard and Aisling Hedderman

Part II: Organisations

6. Trade Unions - by Mary Muldowney

7. The Centre Left - by Paul Dillon

8. Anarchism - by Kevin Doyle

9. Trotskyism - by David Landy

10. Republicanism - by Dan Finn, Stewart Reddin and Damian Lawlor

11. Conclusion - by Oisín Gilmore