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ISBN 10: 0470226412 
ISBN 13: 9780470226414
Author: David McWilliams

The Pope s Children The Irish Economic Triumph and the Rise of Ireland s New Elite 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The Roots of Transformation

Chapter 1: The Shadow of the Past

• A Land of Emigration: Centuries of Leaving
• The Dominance of the Church: Moral Authority and Social Control
• Economic Stagnation and the Legacy of Dependence
• The Long Road to Modernity: Early Reforms and False Starts

Chapter 2: Seeds of Change: Shifting Tides of the Late 20th Century

• Accession to the EEC (EU) and Its Initial Impact
• Investment in Education and Infrastructure
• Early Inroads of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
• Cultural Shifts and the Cracks in the Old Order

Part II: The Celtic Tiger Roars

Chapter 3: The Economic Miracle: How It Happened

• Low Corporate Tax and the Attractiveness to Multinationals
• A Young, Educated Workforce
• The Role of EU Structural Funds
• The Property Boom and Its Fuel

Chapter 4: Money, Money, Money: The New Wealth

• Consumerism Unleashed: Shopping, Dining, and Lifestyle Changes
• The Property Ladder: Fast Fortunes and Skyrocketing Prices
• New Industries and the Digital Revolution
• The Glitter and the Glamour: Visible Signs of Success

Part III: The New Elite and a Changing Society

Chapter 5: Who Are the Pope's Children Now?

• From Traditional Values to Global Outlook
• Education, Careers, and International Mobility
• The Rise of a New Middle Class and Super-Rich
• Changing Attitudes Towards Religion, Family, and Sexuality

Chapter 6: The Face of Modern Ireland

• Urbanization and the Decline of Rural Life
• Immigration: A New Melting Pot?
• The Shifting Role of the Catholic Church
• New Social Issues: Inequality, Stress, and Materialism

Chapter 7: The Winners and the Left Behind

• Disparities in Wealth and Opportunity
• The Cost of Living Crisis and Affordability
• The Experience of Those Excluded from the Boom
• The Brain Drain Reversed: But for Whom?

Part IV: The Reckoning and Beyond

Chapter 8: Cracks in the Facade: The Fragility of the Triumph

• Over-reliance on Property and Construction
• The Global Financial Crisis and Its Impact on Ireland
• The Banking Collapse and the Burden of Debt
• Exposing the Flaws in the "Miracle"

Chapter 9: Living with the Legacy

• Austerity and Its Social Consequences
• The Long Road to Recovery
• Reassessing Irish Identity in a Post-Boom Era
• Finding a New Balance: Economic Realities and Social Values

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