Northern Ireland: Conflict and Change

by Jonathan Tonge

Book Overview

Essential text for a 1 term/semester undergraduate course on Northern Ireland (usually a 2nd year option). Combines coverage of the historical context of the situation in Northern Ireland with a thorough examination of the contemporary political situation and the peace process. The book explores the issues behind the longevity of the conflict and provides a detailed analysis of the attempts to create a lasting peace in Northern Ireland.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582424003
• ISBN13: 9780582424005
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Brilliant dissection and analysis

A intense and well written work tediously explaining the situation with North Ireland. A no bias account complete with full documentation gives you a full perspective from each side and why. I would suggest someone unfamiliar with the subject in getting their feet wet on the subject first with some light research, and then jump into reading this book as it is a immense piece of information.

Northern Ireland: Conflict & Change

This is an essentail read for all who study comparative politics, history, public administration and international relations or international law. Professor Tonge provideds an easy to follow, well-written book that will spark your interest for hours. In addition to updated information, Professor Tonge provides additional references for further investigation. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has developed a curiousity regarding the events in Northern Ireland or for poli-sci courses that deals with comparative policy/political studies or a course in international conflict.

A must read

This book is absolutely the best book written on the history of the "Troubles." It comes from a very unbiased source who attempts to explain the 300 plus years of conflict to those who have no knowledge of the troubles in the North. It is also enlightening to us who do have knowledge and insight into the conflicts of Northern Ireland. If you ever wanted to know about the "Troubles," or want to know more, this book is a must read. It should be the first book read before anyone takes on any study of the conflicts which shroud Northern Ireland.