Our Changing Land

Revisiting Gender, Class and Identity in Contemporary Wales

By: Dawn Mannay (Editor)

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Paperback | 15 January 2016 | Edition Number 1

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352 Pages

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The last two decades have seen big changes within a small nation; the distinctiveness of Wales, in terms of its political life and culture, has grown considerably in that time. This edited collection by a range of eminent Welsh writers, emerging academics and creative artists examines what is distinctive about Wales and Welshness in an interdisciplinary yet comprehensive manner. The core concepts of gender, class and identity are explored throughout the book, which presents twelve chapters in three distinct yet overlapping thematic sections: Wales, Welshness, Language and Identity, Education; Labour Markets and Gender in Wales; and Welsh Public Life, Social Policy, Class and Inequality. The chapters explore the role of men and women in Wales and of Wales itself as a nation, an economy, and a centre of partially devolved governance, raising questions related to equality, policy and progression. The collection also features photographs, graphic art and poetic verse that both represent and extend the central arguments of the book.

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"Our Changing Land is a remarkable source of intellectual wealth. It not only provides a unique understanding of and insight to the current state of a wide range of issues affecting people living in Wales--from poverty to poetry--but also and innovatively links to the hopes and aspirations of our young people, weaving their words, pictures, and music into the book. Exploring the journey travelled during the last twenty years of political and economic change, the variety of data explored provokes both thought and emotion. This is a must-read for anyone concerned with the status and future of Wales."
--Paula Manley MBE, former project manager for Women Making a Difference
Our Changing Land is a remarkable source of intellectual wealth. It not only provides a unique understanding of and insight to the current state of a wide range of issues affecting people living in Wales from poverty to poetry but also and innovatively links to the hopes and aspirations of our young people, weaving their words, pictures, and music into the book. Exploring the journey travelled during the last twenty years of political and economic change, the variety of data explored provokes both thought and emotion. This is a must-read for anyone concerned with the status and future of Wales.
--Paula Manley MBE, former project manager for Women Making a Difference"
Dawn Mannay s exciting collection of papers brings our understanding of contemporary Wales right up to date. It not only revisits topics from Our Sisters Land but also explores new areas of investigation as it weaves a thread of poetry throughout the book. An excellent read.
--Dame Teresa Rees, Cardiff University"

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