Gerard Delanty Bücher

This book provides a critical interpretation of the construction of Irish national identity in the longer perspective of history. Drawing on recent sociological theory, the authors demonstrate how national identity was invented and codified by a nationalist intelligentsia in the late nineteenth century. The trajectory of this national identity is traced as a process of crisis and contradiction. One of the central arguments is that the negative implications of Irish national identity have never been fully explored by social science.

This book critically examines the concept of Europe and explores the potential for a European identity within a historical context. It advocates for the development of a new identity rooted in post-national citizenship, moving beyond ambiguous ideas of unity.

Exploring the intersection of philosophy and social research, this book presents a critical theory perspective that sheds light on contemporary issues. It advocates for a revival of the foundational goals of critical theory, emphasizing its relevance in understanding modern society. Through this lens, readers are invited to reconsider the connections between philosophical thought and empirical investigation, offering fresh insights into the complexities of our time.