Occasions of Sin

Occasions of Sin
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Publisher : Profile Books
Total Pages : 704
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ISBN-10 : 9781847652584
ISBN-13 : 1847652581
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Book Synopsis Occasions of Sin by : Diarmaid Ferriter

Download or read book Occasions of Sin written by Diarmaid Ferriter and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2010-07-09 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ferriter covers such subjects as abortion, pregnancy, celibacy, contraception, censorship, infanticide, homosexuality, prostitution, marriage, popular culture, social life and the various hidden Irelands associated with sexual abuse - all in the context of a conservative official morality backed by the Catholic Church and by legislation. The book energetically and originally engages with subjects omitted from the mainstream historical narrative. The breadth of this book and the richness of the source material uncovered make it definitive in its field and a most remarkable work of social history.


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