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Global Ireland | Same Difference | Tom Inglis - Taylor & Francis eBooks

Not long ago, Ireland was one of the poorest and most traditional countries in Europe. Today, it is a wealthy, knowledge-based economy. Inglis argues that this wasn't just an economic shift; it was a cultural revolution. Using case studies—like the arrival of a Japanese factory in a small village—he reveals how global markets and media have reshaped everything from our daily habits to our deepest sense of self. The Core Theme: "Same Difference" Global Ireland: Same Difference (Globalizing Re...

While originally published in 2007, the book's insights into "glocalization"—where the global and local collide—are more relevant than ever. Inglis blends academic theory with personal stories, even reflecting on his own upbringing to show how large-scale social changes feel at the kitchen table. Global Ireland | Same Difference | Tom Inglis

The book's title refers to a theoretical framework of : Using case studies—like the arrival of a Japanese

: As Irish culture opens up to global influences, many aspects of life (consumerism, individualism, high-tech work) make the Irish "the same" as others in the Western world.

Are you interested in a of a specific case study from the book, like the impact of Japanese industry on rural Irish villages?

The Global Irish Soul: Navigating Sameness and Difference How does a country jump from being a "sleepy European backwater" to a cosmopolitan "Emerald Tiger" in just fifteen years? This is the central question Tom Inglis explores in his book, , which offers a fascinating sociological deep dive into how globalization has rewritten the Irish identity. The "Emerald Tiger" Transformation