The Politics of Antagonism: Understanding Northern IrelandFocusing on the conflict in Northern Ireland, this book explores such questions as why successive governments have failed to reach any settlement, and progress to date with the Anglo-Irish agreement. It points to feasible strategies for a democratic settlement of the Province. |
Contents
Auditing the antagonism | 8 |
fateful triangles | 54 |
the second Protestant ascendancy | 107 |
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The Politics of Antagonism: Understanding Northern Ireland Brendan O'Leary,John McGarry Limited preview - 2016 |
The Politics of Antagonism: Understanding Northern Ireland Brendan O'Leary,John McGarry No preview available - 2016 |
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