The politics of Northern Ireland - McEvoy, Joanne (Edinburgh University Press, 2008)
Includes bibliographical references (p. [178]-189) and index
COVER; Copyright; Contents; Boxes; Tables; Introduction; 1. Theoretical Perspectives on the Northern Ireland Conflict; 2. Background to the Conflict; 3. Political Parties and Paramilitaries in Northern Ireland; 4. Finding a solution: from Sunningdale to the Framework Documents; 5. British and Irish Government Policy; 6. Peace Process to Good Friday Agreement; 7. Institutional Framework of the Agreement; 8. Towards Restored Devolution; Notes; Bibliography; Index
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
Keywords: Great Britain / 1998 Apr. 10; Great Britain -- Treaties, etc -- Ireland -- 1998 April 10; Since 1994; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General; Treaties, etc. (Great Britain and Ireland : 1998 April 10); Peace-building; Political science; Politische Wissenschaft; Peace-building -- Northern Ireland; Großbritannien; Irland