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The One Blood

Kinship and Class in an Irish Village

by (author) Elliott Leyton

Publisher
ISER Books
Initial publish date
Jan 1975
Category
Cultural
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780919666108
    Publish Date
    Jan 1975
    List Price
    $19.95

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Description

In a Protestant fishing village in Northern Ireland what determines an individual's behaviour towards his kinsmen is as much his social class as his culture's ancient dictates. Thus the obligations of kinship vary from an encumbrance for the village business elite to an important source of security for the masses.

About the author

Elliott Leyton is one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most distinguished authors and scholars. His books include The Myth of Delinquency, Hunting Humans, Men of Blood and Touched by Fire. He is professor emeritus at Memorial University Newfoundland, and holds research and faculty appointments in Ireland and England.

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