Richard Dunphy has had several articles published on aspects of Irish and European politics.
`This scholarly study, the most ambitious yet undertaken on the
party, is an attempt to fill the gap. It is a highly impressive
work. This study marks a major advance on our understanding of
Fianna Fail and of Irish politics in general.'
The Irish Times
`A full portrait of Fianna Fail's successful endeavour to make
itself the hegemonic voice in Irish political culture.'
Irish Political Studies
`a full portrait of Fianna Fail's successful endeavour to make
itself the hegemonic voce in Irish political culture.'
Irish Political Studies
`the first major book-length academic study of the Fianna Fáil
party ... The book is well researched ... Dunphy has used the
superb Archives Department of University College, Dublin, to very
good effect ... we have been given a highly competent economistic
study of de Valera's Fianna Fáil.'
Tom Garvin, University College, Dublin, Irish Historical
Studies
`a major contribution to Irish history ... Dunphy has explored an
impressive range of primary materials and has read widely in both
Irish studies and in theoretical literature ... this is ... an
excellent piece of scholarship, lucidly presented and cogently
argued. It will be required reading for all interested in Irish and
West European politics.'
John Kendle, University of Manitoba, History, Spring 1996
`This detailed and fascinating study ... should be of interest not
only to specialists of Irish political history, but also to those
scholars studying the processes of democratization in East and
Central Europe ... Dunphy has managed to scour all available
sources to provide a thorough, well-written exposition on the
origins of this mass party, on its role in the development of
'modern' Ireland ... a must for any self-respecting book collection
on party
politics!'
David N. Farrell, University of Manchester, Political Studies, Vol.
45, No. 1, March '97
`an incisive account of the Fianna Fáil Party during the quarter
century of the Irish Free State's existence ... Based on sometimes
elusive archival materials, newspapers and periodicals, and
abundant secondary sources, Dunphy's keen analysis offers a rich
feast for connoisseurs of Irish history and politics.'
R.H. Thompson, Indian University-Purdue University, Columbus,
Choice, March 1996 Vol.33 No.7
`Richard Dunphy's study is particularly welcome, as it is the first
comprehensive assessment of the party during its formative period
of growth (1926-48). In successive chapters he adds much to our
understanding of the growth of the party, provides a detailed
analysis of policy during Fianna Fáils early governments (1932-38),
and seeks to explain the erosion of party strength during and
immediately after World War II.'
Brian Girvin, University of Glasgow, West European Politics, Vol.
20, No. 2, April '97
`rich and thoroughly researched analysis ... apart from being
essential reading for any student of Irish politics, it can also
teach a lot to others'
Peter Mair, University of Leiden
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