Interpreting Northern Ireland
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Author Description
Since 1968 when the current troubles began in Northern Ireland, hundreds of books and thousands of articles have been published on the subject. This book provides a guide to the mass of research that has accumulated. Whyte first surveys the research on the nature and extent of the community divide and then discusses various ideological interpretations, including unionist, nationalist, and Marxist. He assesses the various solutions that have been proposed and critically examines what the research has achieved.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the vast body of academic research produced regarding the Northern Ireland conflict to determine what has been achieved and where gaps in understanding remain. John Whyte, a respected scholar in the field, synthesizes the extensive literature published since 1968 to provide a structured guide for students and researchers. He evaluates the primary ideological frameworks—unionist, nationalist, and Marxist—that have dominated the discourse, while critically assessing the viability of various proposed political solutions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive survey of research concerning the nature and extent of the community divide in Northern Ireland.
- A critical examination of unionist, nationalist, and Marxist ideological interpretations of the conflict.
- An assessment of the various political and social solutions proposed by academics and policymakers.
- A meta-analysis of the effectiveness and limitations of the research accumulated over several decades.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and historians frequently cite this work as a foundational text for navigating the complex historiography of the Northern Ireland conflict. Readers often note the academic rigor and clarity of the prose, which makes a dense subject accessible to those seeking a systematic overview of the literature.
Page Count:
328
Publication Date:
1991-01-17
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198278489
ISBN-13:
9780198278481
History
Sociology
Conflict Studies
Northern Ireland
