Material Conflicts: Parades and Visual Displays in Northern Ireland - Couverture rigide

Jarman, Neil

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1859731244 ISBN 13 : 9781859731246

Editeur : Berg Publishers, 1997

Synopsis

Material Conflicts As part of the "Explorations in Anthropology" series, this text examines parades and visual displays in Northern Ireland. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The deep and abiding sectarian divide splintering Northern Ireland has been the focus of considerable attention recently. In particular, the role parades and visual displays play in underscoring opposition has come into the spotlight with the emergence of heightened tensions, close on the heels of a tentative peace. Providing penetrating insights into the historical roots of Northern Ireland's ethnic hostilities, this timely book explores the role of images and material culture in shaping present attitudes. Ritual, identity, class and memory are shown to be potent forces informing trenchant animosities -- animosities which are visually reflected in banners and murals for unionists and nationalists alike. The pivotal role of the Twelfth of July parade in Belfast, when an estimated 100,000 either parade or watch the Orangemen, is highlighted.Anyone interested in the future of Northern Ireland and concerned about escalating conflict across the globe will warmly welcome this impressive study.

Biographie de l'auteur

Neil Jarman The Queen's University of Belfast

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Berg Publishers
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1859731244
• ISBN 13: 9781859731246
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 304