Politics In Northern Ireland

Taylor & Francis

This book examines important dimensions of the Northern Ireland conflict, focusing on relations with the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. It analyzes patterns of military violence and community divisions in the period since the outbreak of the modern troubles. > Despite the staggering number of books related to the Northern Ireland political arena, most of the literature concentrates on only a few dimensions of ?the conflict? and especially on constitutional policy and the on-going search for a resolution of the antagonisms. This original textbook, the first of its kind, serves as a comprehensive examinati > The Past in the Present -- Political Violence and the Paramilitaries -- Segmentation and the Social Structure -- The Electoral Systems -- The Party System and Party Competition -- Regional Assemblies and Parliament -- Policymaking -- Policing and Security -- Women and Politics -- Northern Ireland and the Republic -- Anglo-Irish Relations and Constitutional Policy -- \e