This text, written by acknowledged experts on Northern Ireland provides an immediately accessible introduction to the multi-faceted nature of the politics of the region. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, it brings together a wide range of issues, with separate sections on history, society, politics, representation, government, justice and policy.

Hopes for a peaceful settlement in Northern Ireland have again put the politics of the province under the spotlight. This new text, written by acknowledged experts on Northern Ireland, provides an immediately accessible introduction to the multi-faceted nature of the politics of the region.