Overview

An essential introduction to Irish politics, Radicals and Realists expertly analyses the political parties that have influenced the history of pre- and post-partition Ireland. Lila Haines' rigorously researched guide provides concise histories of the island's 12 most significant political parties, revealing their ideals and deals, clashes and collaborations, and splinters and mergers. Dispassionate and insightful, Radicals and Realists discusses the achievements, trends and milestones of the contemporary two-jurisdiction island. It also demolishes popular myths and reveals the inconvenient truths about political ineptitude, corruption, authoritarianism or tolerance of terrorism that some parties may prefer to forget or rewrite. Radicals and Realists is an indispensable companion for all who wish to understand how political parties in Ireland have evolved, and how their electoral fortunes are shaping the future of the island they share.

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Author:   Lila Haines
Publisher:   Welsh Academic Press
Imprint:   Welsh Academic Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
ISBN:  

9781860571510

ISBN 10:   1860571514
Pages:   275
Publication Date:   10 November 2022
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction Notes on Terminology Glossary 1. Irish Parliamentary Party 2. Ulster Unionist Party 3. Sinn Fein 4. Labour 5. Fianna Fail 6. Fine Gael 7. Clann na Poblachta 8. Alliance Party of Northern Ireland 9. Social Democratic & Labour Party 10. Democratic Unionist Party 11. Progressive Democrats 12. Green Party Epilogue Chronology Appendices 1(a) Governance - Republic of Ireland 1(b) Governments, 1922-2022 - Republic of Ireland 1(c) Taoisigh (Prime Ministers), 1922-2022 2(a) Governance - Northern Ireland 2(b) Political Institutions, 1921-2022 - Northern Ireland 2(c) Leaders, 1921-1972 - Northern Ireland Parliament 2(d) Leaders, 1921-1972 - Northern Ireland Legislative Assembly 3(a) Constitutional Relationship between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland 3(b) Women in Political Office 3(c) Descent & Dissent - a 'family tree' of nationalist parties in Ireland, 1900-2022 3(d) Selected Minor Parties Bibliography Index

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"""Timely, accessible [and] user-friendly ... a concise and well-written introduction to Irish political history"" Nation.Cymru ""An original approach to recent Irish history by viewing it through the prism ... of the 12 most significant parties"" Western Mail"

Author Information

Lila Haines is an Irish researcher and author, now based in Wales, who has worked in journalism, public policy and international development, including in the Welsh parliament and with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

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