Olaf Zenker Boeken

Exploring the intricacies of Irish identity among speakers in Catholic West Belfast, this ethnography delves into the evolving notions of Irishness and cultural practices, including language, music, dance, and sports. The author presents a theoretical framework for understanding the social reproduction of ethnicity, emphasizing the interplay between cultural representations and practices that drive ethnic revivals. This work is relevant not only to those interested in Northern Ireland but also to a wider audience in fields like anthropology, sociology, and political science, addressing the dynamics of ethnonational conflict and cultural politics.

Sheds new light on the issues attending language revivalism in Ireland and its intersection with historic conflict in N.Ireland.