Politicians and Other Animals - Softcover

O'Leary, Olivia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0862788803 ISBN 13: 9780862788803

Verlag: O'Brien Press, 2004

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Book by Olivia OLeary

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Críticas:

'Perfect bedtime reading for the political junkie. Her collection of short essays ... Pose the fundamental question - why do they do it and why are we so interested in them? It is acerbic, witty, moving, angry, and irreverent. O'Leary should be running the country.' (Dermot Ferriter Irish Times)

'An extremely entertaining read' (RTÉ Guide)

'In this book, broadcaster Olivia O'Leary has brought to life in all their vanities the politicians who perform in the theatre of democracy known as Dáil Eireann. Olivia uses her acute gift for observation to write memorable reports on the D&aacuteil's star turns and the lesser actors alike.' (Evening Herald)

'In O'Leary's Attenborough-esque examination you see the political animals in all their colours. A great introductory guidebook to for a Dáil safari' (Sunday Business Post)

Reseña del editor:

Displaying an irreverent sense of humour and casting a sharp eye at modern Irish life, Olivia O'Leary entertains us with all the tricks and chicanery of Irish political life -- the unholy alliances between corrupt business and corruptible politicians, the election-poster shenanigans, political serial leader-killing, how the funeral men, doorknockers and those really hungry for power are the ones to win, the likelihood of Ireland having a ‘baldy taoiseach', and how we should never ever underestimate small men. She teases out the all-encompassing issues such as Britain and the war in Iraq, the decline of the Church, the arrogance of religious orders and questions such as who really controls our lives.

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• Verlag: O'Brien Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0862788803
• ISBN 13: 9780862788803
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 160