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1 online resource (256 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Manchester Political Studies
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Made available via: manchesterhive. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- 1. Who are the 'dissidents'? Motivations and aspirations: the drawing of the fault lines -- 2. The varied strands of 'dissident' republicanism: ideology and disunity -- 3. Ceasefires and decommissioning -- 4. The Good Friday Agreement and the disruption of 'normalisation' -- 5. Current armed republicanism -- 6 2007: policing, a step too far -- 7. Legitimacy and mandates -- Conclusion -- Index. |
| Summary |
'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. |
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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. |
| Audience |
Students and lecturers in Irish and British politics, as well as the general public in Ireland. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
In English. |
| Subject |
Great Britain. Treaties, etc. Ireland, 1998 April 10.
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Great Britain. |
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Ireland. |
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Treaties, etc. (Great Britain and Ireland : 1998 April 10) |
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Treaties, etc. (Great Britain and Ireland : 1998 April 10) |
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Republicanism -- Ireland -- History -- 20th century.
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Republicanism. |
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History. |
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20th century |
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Republicanism -- Ireland -- History -- 21st century.
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21st century |
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Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- Northern Ireland.
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International relations. |
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Northern Ireland. |
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Ireland -- Foreign relations -- Northern Ireland.
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Northern Ireland -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain.
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Northern Ireland -- Foreign relations -- Ireland.
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Northern Ireland -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Politics and government. |
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Northern Ireland -- Politics and government -- 21st century.
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Political ideologies. |
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Society and social sciences -- Politics and government. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Ideologies -- General. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General. |
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Diplomatic relations. |
| Chronological Term |
1900-2099 |
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Manchester University Press, publisher.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: McGlinchey, Marisa. Title. Manchester, UK. : Manchester University Press, 2019 9780719096976 |
| ISBN |
9781526116215 (PDF eBook) |
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1526116219 |
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1526116227 |
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9781526116222 |
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9780719096976 (hardback) |
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9780719096983 (paperback) |
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0719096987 |
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9780719096983 |
| Standard No. |
10.7765/9781526116215. |
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