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Originally published in 1940, "Family and Community in Ireland" remains a landmark study of Irish social organization. Conrad M. Arensberg and Solon T. Kimball conducted extensive fieldwork in rural County Clare, employing participant observation and detailed interviews to examine the interconnectedness of family structure, economic activity, and community life. The study explores the dynamics of kinship, marriage patterns, land inheritance, and the role of local institutions like the church and pub. It highlights the importance of the family unit as the cornerstone of Irish society and analyzes how traditional customs and values shaped social interactions and community cohesion. This revised edition includes a new introduction that contextualizes the original research within subsequent scholarship on Irish society and anthropological methods.

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