"This book focuses on the intersection between the assimilation of the Irish into American life and the emergence of an American popular culture, which took pla

This book focuses on the intersection between the assimilation of the Irish into American life and the emergence of an American popular culture, which took plac

Virtually every aspect of American culture has been influenced by Irish immigrants and their descendants. This encyclopedia tells the full story of the Irish-Am

Organised thematically, the book provides a unique examination of a wide range of popular cultural forms and practices in this period."--Jacket.

Once seen as threats to mainstream society, Irish Americans have become an integral part of the American story. More than 40 million Americans claim Irish desce