Dublin Tenement Life An Oral History

Name: Dublin Tenement Life An Oral History
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ISBN: 9780140296259

ISBN-10: 0140296255

ISBN-13: 9780140296259

Edition: 2000

Authors: Kevin C. Kearns

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Book details

List price: $15.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publication date: 9/1/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English

Kevin C. Kearns is a social historian and professor emeritus at the University of Northern Colorado. He has conducted twenty-eight research trips to Ireland and written seven books on Dublin, including Dublin Pub Life and Lore: An Oral History. He now lives in the village of Charlotte, Vermont.



Acknowledgments


Introduction



History and Evolution of the Tenement Slum Problem


Physical Deterioration


Profiteering Landlords and Powerless Tenants


Overcrowding, Sanitation, and Illness


Social Stigmas and Stereotypes


The Press and Public Enlightenment


Housing Reform and Slum Clearance


Oral History and Tenement Folklore



Social Life in the Tenement Communities


Community Spirit and Gregarious Nature


The Home Setting


Economic Struggle


Securing Food and Clothing


Health, Sickness, and Treatments


Entertainment and Street Life


Religion and Morals


Courting, Marriage, and Childbirth


The Role of Men, Mothers, and Grannies


Drinking, Gambling, Prostitution, and Animal Gangs


Death, Superstitions, and Wakes



Oral Testimony: the Monto and Dockland



Oral Testimony: the Liberties



Oral Testimony: the Northside



Four Tenement Tales


Mary Doolan of Francis Street


Noel Hughes of North King Street


Mary Corbally of Corporation Street


May Hanaphy of Golden Lane


Notes


Bibliography


Index