Making the Peace in Ireland - Hardcover

Smith, Jeremy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0582438365 ISBN 13: 9780582438361

Publisher: Routledge, 2002

Synopsis

For nearly thirty years Northern Ireland has been a by-word for terrorism, bloodshed, military coercion and intense communal conflict. However, Ireland is now experiencing a transition from a society in conflict to one at peace.

Where did the violence come from and why could it not be pacified? Why has it taken thirty years to solve the Northern Irish conflict, and why did early attempts at settlement fail?

Jeremy Smith explores these questions by placing the events in context with wider British and European patterns, giving the first in-depth study of the history of the peace process in Northern Ireland.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"This is a considerable achievement¿it provides a lively, well argued analysis of the Peace Process."

D. George Boyce

University of Wales, Swansea

 

"¿thoroughly enjoyable, readable and informative. ¿This book offers an excellent overview and introduction to the politics of the peace process in Northern Ireland."

Mike Cronin

De Montfort University

 

For nearly thirty years Northern Ireland has been a by-word for terrorism, bloodshed, military coercion and intense communal conflict. However, Ireland is now experiencing a transition from a society in conflict to one at peace. Where did the violence come from and why could it not be pacified? Why has it taken thirty years to solve the Northern Irish conflict, and why did early attempts at settlement fail? Jeremy Smith explores these questions by placing the events in context with wider British and European patterns, giving the first in-depth study of the history of the peace process in Northern Ireland.

About the Author:

Jeremy Smith is at the University College, Chester

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0582438365
• ISBN 13: 9780582438361
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 200