Material Conflicts: Parades and Visual Displays in Northern Ireland (Explorations in Anthropology) - Softcover

Jarman, Neil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1859731295 ISBN 13: 9781859731291

Publisher: Berg Publishers, 1997

Synopsis

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.

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Neil Jarman The Queen's University of Belfast

Edition details

• Publisher: Berg Publishers
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859731295
• ISBN 13: 9781859731291
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304