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 The Irish Countryman An Anthropological Study
Conrad M. Arensberg
One of the great ethnographies of our time!
Arensberg’s subject is the countryman at work. How does he make his livelihood
in the Irish countryside? What is the work he does, and what are his incentives
and rewards? This classic anthropological study of Ireland is the definitive
work on the distinctive Irish peasant, his rural customs, beliefs, and way of
life. First published in 1936, this book offers an introduction to Irish life,
to Irish rural custom, and to the interwoven causes and effects explaining the
cultural system and the values that hold it together. $15.95 list, 197 pages 10-digit ISBN: 0-88133-401-4 13-digit ISBN: 978-0-88133-401-2 © 1937
“One of the great ethnographies of our time.” —Ray McDermott, Stanford University
“Still the best and most authoritative account of traditional, rural Ireland. This one has withstood the test of time.” —Donna Birdwell-Pheasant, Lamar University
“One of the best ethnographies available. It is not only brilliant and novel after all these years, but is also imaginatively organized and highly readable.” —Miriam Lee Kaprow, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
“Still the best account of traditional Irish
society—readable, authoritative, and concise.” —Paul Hockings, University of
Illinois, Chicago Table of Contents
1. The Interpretation of Custom |