Religion, Identity and Politics in Northern Ireland Boundaries of Belonging and Belief

Name: Religion, Identity and Politics in Northern Ireland Boundaries of Belonging and Belief
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ISBN: 9780754641551

ISBN-10: 0754641554

ISBN-13: 9780754641551

Edition: 2005

Authors: Claire Mitchell

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Has conflict in Northern Ireland kept political dimensions of religion alive, and has religion played a role in fuelling conflict? Conflict in Northern Ireland is not and never will be a holy war. Yet religion is more socially and politically significant than many commentators presume. In fact, religion has remained a central feature of social identity and politics throughout conflict as well as recent change. There has been an acceleration of interest in the relationship between religion, identity and politics in modern societies. Building on this debate, Claire Mitchell presents a challenging analysis of religion in contemporary Northern Ireland, arguing that religion is not merely a…

Book details

List price: $39.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing Company
Publication date: 1/28/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 190
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Introduction


The 'sectarian headcount'


The churches and politics


Religion as a boundary marker


Religious practice and community construction


Religious ideology and politics


Theology and politics


Conclusions


Glossary of terms


Appendix


Notes


Bibliography


Index