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Unfinished business : the politics of 'dissident' Irish republicanism /
'This book describes and assesses the politics of 'dissident' Irish republicanism. It offers an analysis of who the 'dissidents' are and what they hope to achieve. Moving beyond simplistic stereotypes it explores the range of ideological and organisational strands which exis...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Manchester, UK :
Manchester University Press,
2019.
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| Colección: | Manchester Political Studies
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | 'This book describes and assesses the politics of 'dissident' Irish republicanism. It offers an analysis of who the 'dissidents' are and what they hope to achieve. Moving beyond simplistic stereotypes it explores the range of ideological and organisational strands which exist throughout the movement and explains why we have not witnessed the development of a formal unified structure between groups and independents. The work examines issues of legitimacy and mandate and provides an in-depth assessment of where 'dissidents' derive their mandate. Historical continuity operates alongside contemporary circumstances. To focus on electoral mandates fails to acknowledge the core of republican ideology which stresses a line of historical continuity drawn from 1798 and 1916, leading 'dissidents' to largely reject the label 'dissident'. This book draws upon unprecedented access to ninety 'dissident' republicans throughout Ireland. Interviewees include independent republicans, elected representatives, political groups and societies, militant organisations, current prisoners in Maghaberry prison and a number of 'the hooded-men'. Uniquely, the book also includes former members of the Provisional IRA who held senior positions prior to their departure from that movement. Written amidst academic and public controversy this book is the first to provide such a holistic assessment of 'dissident' republicanism. It is the largest collection of 'dissident' testimonies to date uniquely providing a wide geographical and generational record of this radical republican current.'Dissident' republicanism continues to elicit strong opinions throughout Ireland and beyond. This book is a land mark study of 'dissident' republicanism and will significantly shape our understanding of 'dissidents' for years to come' --Back cover. This book discusses the development of 'dissident' Irish republicanism and considers its impact on politics throughout Ireland since the 1980s. Based on a series of interviews with over ninety radical republican activists from the wide range of groups and currents which make up 'dissident' republicanism, the book provides an up-to-date assessment of the political significance and potential of the groups who continue to oppose the peace process and the Good Friday Agreement. It shows that the 'dissidents' are much more than traditionalist irreconcilables left behind by Gerry Adams' entry into the mainstream. Instead the book suggests that the dynamics and trajectory of 'dissident' republicanism are shaped more by contemporary forces than historical tradition and that by understanding the "dissidents" we can better understand the emerging forms of political challenge in an age of austerity and increasing political instability internationally. |
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| Notas: | Made available via: manchesterhive. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (256 pages) |
| Público: | Students and lecturers in Irish and British politics, as well as the general public in Ireland. |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781526116215 1526116219 1526116227 9781526116222 0719096987 9780719096983 |