Catholic Police Officers in Northern Ireland: Voices out of Silence

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Catholic Police Officers in Northern Ireland: Voices out of Silence
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mary Gethins
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 2340,Width 1560
Category/GenreRoman Catholicism and Roman Catholic churches
ISBN/Barcode 9780719087431
ClassificationsDewey:306.2809416
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Line drawings, black & white

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 1 February 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Explores historically the problematic relationship between Catholics and the police in Northern Ireland. Using strong, empirical evidence from the frank, personal stories of Catholic police officers the study questions whether the PSNI is likely to succeed where the RUC failed in delivering policing by consent in a deeply divided society. -- .

Author Biography

Mary Gethins is a former Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Education, Queen's University, Belfast -- .