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When Ideas Matter: Speeches for an Ethical Republic
Michael D. Higgins
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Description for When Ideas Matter: Speeches for an Ethical Republic
hardcover. Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, sets out his vision of 'an ethical Republic' in a collection of his speeches. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBR; DNS; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 315 x 43. Weight in Grams: 728. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear. DJ is vg
The President of Ireland since 2011, when he was elected by a final tally of almost 57% of the votes, Michael D. Higgins has used his time in office to setout a vision of what he calls ‘an ethical Republic’. In a series of remarkable and urgent speeches, which are anything but the bland commentaries of a ceremonial head of state, Michael D. Higgins has urged his fellow citizens to consider what makes the good life. He has asked how human rights, an active and empowered citizenry, women’s equality and the right to health and a life free ... Read more
The President of Ireland since 2011, when he was elected by a final tally of almost 57% of the votes, Michael D. Higgins has used his time in office to setout a vision of what he calls ‘an ethical Republic’. In a series of remarkable and urgent speeches, which are anything but the bland commentaries of a ceremonial head of state, Michael D. Higgins has urged his fellow citizens to consider what makes the good life. He has asked how human rights, an active and empowered citizenry, women’s equality and the right to health and a life free ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Head of Zeus
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781784978273
SKU
KTJ8039222
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Michael D. Higgins
Michael D. Higgins has been President of Ireland since 2011. Born in Limerick, he was educated at University College Galway, where he later taught sociology and political science. He was Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht from 1993 to 1997.
Reviews for When Ideas Matter: Speeches for an Ethical Republic
Higgins uses his gift for words to powerful effect... we can only rejoice in the energy and light that he brings'
The Irish Times
A thought-provoking anthology packed with ideology... Higgins' orations are erudite, elegantly written and always thought-provoking'
Irish Independent
This book will appeal no only to those interested in oratory or in the research ... Read more
The Irish Times
A thought-provoking anthology packed with ideology... Higgins' orations are erudite, elegantly written and always thought-provoking'
Irish Independent
This book will appeal no only to those interested in oratory or in the research ... Read more