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OverviewThis study explores the idea voiced by journalist Henry McDonald that the Protestant, Unionist and Loyalist tribes of Ulster are '…the least fashionable community in Western Europe'. A cast of contributors including prominent politicians, academics, journalists and artists explore the reasons informing public perceptions attached to this community. Full Product DetailsAuthor: T. Burgess , G. MulvennaPublisher: Palgrave Macmillan Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 3.943kg ISBN: 9781137453938ISBN 10: 1137453931 Pages: 209 Publication Date: 10 February 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction – Paul Burgess and Gareth Mulvenna 1. Beginning to talk to 'Billy': Revising Southern Stereotypes of Unionism; Eoghan Harris 2. Investigating the Protestant 'Kaleidoscope'; Henry McDonald 3. Lost in Translation: Loyalism and the Media; Malachi O'Doherty 4. Typical Unionists? The Politicians and their People, Past and Present; James Greer 5. 'Doing Their Bit': Gendering the Constitution of Protestant, Unionist and Loyalist Identities; Fidelma Ashe and Caireen McCluskey 6. The Re-invention of the Orange Order: Triumphalism or Orangefest?; Brian Kennaway 7. Loyalism on Film and Out of Context; Stephen Baker 8. This Sporting Life: Anything to Declare? Community Allegiance, Sports and the National Question; Thomas Paul Burgess 9. No-One Likes Us, We Don't Care: What is to be (un) done about Ulster Protestant Identity?; Robbie McVeigh 10. Celebration and Controversy in America: At Home with the Scots-Irish Diaspora; John Wilson and Alister McReynolds 11. Convergence; Graham Reid 12. Labour Aristocracies, Triumphalism and Melancholy: Misconceptions of the Protestant Working Class and Loyalist Community; Gareth Mulvenna 13. To the Beat of a Different Drum; Loyalist Youth and the Culture of Marching Bands; Sam McCready and Neil Symington 14. Blood Sacrifice for Queen and Country: Paramilitarism and Political Manoeuvrings; Billy HutchinsonReviews'Confident societies tend not to obsess about identity. But Northern Ireland does. The identity which is most debated at present is that of northern Protestants. Contested Identities is a timely and thought-provoking series of essays exploring the various manifestations of that identity. As such it will immeasurably assist our understanding of a community which often feels misunderstood and marginalised.' Professor Marianne Elliott, Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool, UK 'The Ulster Protestant identity is complex and often misunderstood. This work offers an insight into many aspects of a culture which is diverse and unpredictable. Much will surprise. An important book, which will enlighten many who have a narrow view of the 'Ulster Prod'.' Ken Reid, Political Editor, Ulster Television, UK 'This volume provides much-needed depth, context, dimensions and empathy.' Alasdair McKillop, Scottish Review of Books 'Confident societies tend not to obsess about identity. But Northern Ireland does. The identity which is most debated at present is that of northern Protestants. Contested Identities is a timely and thought-provoking series of essays exploring the various manifestations of that identity. As such it will immeasurably assist our understanding of a community which often feels misunderstood and marginalised.' - Professor Marianne Elliott, Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool, UK 'The Ulster Protestant identity is complex and often misunderstood. This work offers an insight into many aspects of a culture which is diverse and unpredictable. Much will surprise. An important book, which will enlighten many who have a narrow view of the 'Ulster Prod'.' - Ken Reid, Political Editor, Ulster Television, UK This is a landmark collection that shines much-needed light on its subject and provides a counter-weight to lazy stereotypes. It is a book that helps to explain why an appreciation of the dynamics of Ulster Protestant politics and society is crucial to an appraisal of the difficulties still surrounding the Northern Ireland problem. Graham Walker, School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy, Queen's University Belfast, UK Author InformationRobbie McVeigh, Independent Scholar, UK Henry McDonald, The Observer Eoghan Harris, Sunday Independent Billy Hutchinson, Progressive Unionist Party in Northern Ireland Brian Kennaway, Irish Association for Cultural, Economic, and Social Relations Dr Stephen Baker, University of Ulster, UK Graham Reid, Independent Scholar, U Fidelma Ashe, University of Ulster, UK Caireen McCluskey, Independent Scholar, UK John Wilson, University of Ulster, UK Alistair J. McReynolds University of Ulster, UK James Greer, Queen's University Belfast, UK Neil Symington, Independent Scholar, UK Dr. Paul Burgess, University College Cork, Ireland Dr Gareth Mulvenna, Queen's University Belfast, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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