Climate and society in Ireland: from prehistory to the present

Climate and Society in Ireland offers a multi-period, interdisciplinary perspective on human adaptations to climate change, exploring themes such as the impact of climate change on early human settlement, weather-related food scarcities, and Ireland's transition to a post-carbon society.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 456 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2021
Publisher: Royal Irish Academy

Climate and Society in Ireland is a comprehensive collection of essays, commissioned by the Royal Irish Academy, offering a multi-faceted and interdisciplinary exploration of one of the most pressing challenges confronting humanity today. Spanning a vast temporal expanse, from the earliest human settlements in Ireland to the early 21st century, the volume brings together syntheses of existing knowledge with fresh insights and methodologies. Contributors delve into a diverse range of pertinent themes, encompassing the profound impact of climate change on the initial establishment of human habitation in Ireland; the devastating consequences of weather-related food scarcity during medieval times, resulting in outbreaks of violence and disease; the shifting representations of weather in Irish poetry between 1600 and 1820; and the crucial steps that Ireland is poised to take to break free from its reputation as a "climate laggard" and embark on a transformative journey toward a post-carbon society.

The essays in this volume are authored by a distinguished group of scholars, including Máire Ní Annracháin, Katharina Becker, David M. Brown, Lucy Collins, Lisa Coyle McClung, Bruce M.S. Campbell, Rosie Everett, Benjamin Gearey, Raymond Gillespie, Seren Griffiths, James Kelly, Francis Ludlow, Meriel McClatchie, Conor Murphy, Simon Noone, Aaron Potito, Gill Plunkett, Phil Stastney, Graeme T. Swindles, John Sweeney, Graeme Warren.

Through their insightful contributions, these scholars shed light on the complex interplay between climate, society, and history in Ireland, providing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that the country faces in the face of climate change. The volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and individuals interested in understanding the multifaceted dimensions of climate change and its impact on societies around the world.

Weight: 1278g
Dimension: 212 x 261 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911479734