Northern Ireland: The Context for Conflict and Reconciliation

by Craig Seaton

Overview

Designed to serve as a "primer" for those who will be examining the extensive literature dealing with Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland: The Context for Conflict and for Reconciliation describes the historical and contemporary circumstances which have given rise to the conflict in Northern Ireland. The book focuses upon the events of the twentieth century and describes key events, the significant people, and the most prominent organizations which have contributed to the conflict. It also examines the many efforts to achieve peace during the last two and one half decades of "The Troubles," and identifies several key issues which must be addressed by the British and Irish governments and the political parties involved in the talks which began in the fall of 1997 in Belfast.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761810315
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	03/26/1998
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Craig Seaton is Associate Professor of Sociology and Psychology at Trinity Western University in British Columbia, Canada.

Table of Contents

chapter 1 An Overview of the Conflict in Northern Ireland—Looking at Circumstances from a Sociological Perspective chapter 2 The Social Context of the Conflict in Northern Ireland—Understanding Basic Ideas chapter 3 The Social Context of the Conflict in Northern Ireland—Recognizing Key Historical Events chapter 4 Competitors, Conspirators, and Conciliators—Learning About Key People chapter 5 The Search for Peace—Obstacles, Options, and Opportunities chapter 6 The Development of Butterflies—The Reconciliation Movement chapter 7 Resources for Learning about Northern Ireland—Print, Film, Videotape and Website Sources chapter 8 The Past, the Current Situation, and the Days Ahead—A Synopsis and Hesitant Predictions About the Future chapter 9 Appendices chapter 10 Bibliography chapter 11 Index

Editorial Reviews

These findings are admirably presented and summarised.

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