Abandoning historical conflict? former political prisoners and reconciliation in Northern Ireland - Shirlow, Peter; Tonge, Jonathan 1962-; McAuley, James W. 1956-; McGlynn, Catherine 1973- (Manchester University Press, 2010)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-189) and index
Politically motivated prisoners in Northern Ireland -- Former prisoners in a global context -- Political views and understandings -- Imprisonment, ideological development and change -- Political and tactical change among former prisoners -- Conflict transformation and changing perceptions of the 'other' -- Former prisoners and societal reconstruction
Drawing on over 150 interviews with former IRA, INLA, UVF and UFF prisoners, this text analyses why Northern Ireland has seen a transition from war to peace