This ground-breaking book provides the first comprehensive investigation of the history and memory of the Northern Ireland Troubles in Britain. It examines the impacts of the conflict upon individual lives, political and social relationships, communities and culture in Britain, and explores how the people of Britain (including its Irish communities) have responded to, and engaged with the conflict, in the context of contested political narratives produced by the State and its opponents. Setting an agenda for further research and public debate, the book demonstrates that 'unfinished business' from the conflicted past persists unaddressed in Britain, and advocates the importance of acknowledging legacies, understanding histories and engaging with memories in the context of peace-building and reconciliation.

About the Author

Graham Dawson is Professor of Historical Cultural Studies at the University of Brighton

Jo Dover is Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology at the University of Liverpool

Stephen Hopkins is Lecturer in Politics at the University of Leicester

Reviews

'This is an important book academically but one that challenges all activists involved in Irish politics to get together and produce their own history.'
Bernadette Hyland, Morning Star 13/02/2017

'This is a collection of essays by academics discussing the usually neglected topic of the impact of the Troubles on Britain.'
Books Ireland Magazine May/June 2017

'This volume constitutes a useful addition to the series Manchester University Press has constituted in Irish Studies, as well as a valuable contribution to a better understanding of the repercussions of the Troubles on the mainland.'
Christophe Gillissen, Universite de Caen Normandie, Cercles

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Book Information
ISBN 9780719096327
Author Graham Dawson
Format Paperback
Page Count 392
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publisher Manchester University Press
Weight(grams) 549g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 156mm * 20mm