The biography of a true Irish political legend. As harsh economic times return to Ireland, it is time to celebrate this inspirational Irishman who made his name as a grass-roots community activist and went on to hold the balance of power in Ireland. Tony Gregory’s political life has left an exceptional legacy. Robbie Gilligan has talked to the whole 'kitchen cabinet’ and covers his whole career, from local agitator to elected politician, and the campaigns from 1978 to 2009.



Autorentext

Robbie Gilligan is Professor of Social Work and Social Policy at Trinity College Dublin. He has written academic books on the topics of Irish Child Care Services and Child Development. This is his first book with O'Brien Press.



Zusammenfassung
The biography of a true Irish political legend As harsh economic times return to Ireland, it is time to celebrate this inspirational Irishman who made his name as a grass-roots community activist and went on to hold the balance of power in Ireland. Tony Gregory's political life has left an exceptional legacy. Robbie Gilligan has talked to the whole "kitchen cabinet" and covers his whole career, from local agitator to elected politician, and the campaigns from 1978-2009.
Titel
Tony Gregory
EAN
9781847174369
ISBN
978-1-84717-436-9
Format
E-Book (epub)
Veröffentlichung
15.11.2012
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Wasserzeichen
Dateigrösse
7.8 MB
Anzahl Seiten
264
Jahr
2012
Untertitel
Englisch