| The Politics of Northern Ireland Contributor(s): McEvoy, Joanne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0748625011 ISBN-13: 9780748625017 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press OUR PRICE: $21.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2008 Annotation: Joanne Mcevoy Provides an overview of the politics of Northern Ireland, including detailed coverage of the Good Friday Agreement and an evaluation of how its institutions operated. Opening with the historical context and discussion of the nature of the conflict, the standpoints of unionism, nationalism, loyalism, and republicanism are explored. The book concludes with coverage of political developments post-suspension, paying particular attention to the on-going debate regarding changes to the agreement and the prospects for power-sharing. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - General - Political Science | Political Process - General |
| Dewey: 320.941 |
| LCCN: 2008425402 |
| Series: Politics Study Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 5.57" W x 8.48" (0.57 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - Ireland |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The political scene in Northern Ireland is constantly evolving. This book reflects the most recent changes and synthesises some of the best thinking on the subject. It provides an overview of the politics of Northern Ireland, including detailed coverage of the institutional structure under the Good Friday Agreement and an evaluation of how the institutions operated in practice.Opening with the historical context and discussion of the nature of the conflict, the standpoints of unionism, nationalism, loyalism and republicanism are explored. The evolution of political initiatives since the 1970s is traced, leading to the peace process of the 1990s and culminating in the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. The period of devolution in Northern Ireland (1999-2002) will be evaluated, and the book will conclude with coverage of political developments post-suspension, paying particular attention to the on-going debate on changes to the Agreement and the prospects for power-sharing.Readers will gain: - An impartial understanding of Northern Irish politics- The confidence to use some of the more complicated political concepts in their study of the subject- An ability to go beyond understanding and analyse, question and discuss Northern Irish politics |