Labour and the Politics of Disloyalty in Belfast, 1921-39 [electronic resource] : The Moral Economy of Loyalty /
Loughlin, Christopher J. V.author.
This book provides the first 'history from below' of the inter-war Belfast labour movement. It is a social history of the politics of Belfast labour and applies methodology from history, sociology and political science. Christopher J. V. Loughlin questions previous narratives that asserted the centrality of religion and sectarian conflict in the establishment of Northern Ireland. Labour and the Politics of Disloyalty in Belfast, 1921-39 suggests that political division and violence were key to the foundation and maintenance of the democratic ancien régime in Northern Ireland. It examines the relationship between Belfast Labour, sectarianism, electoral politics, security and industrial relations policy, and women's politics in the city. .
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Chapter One. Labour and the Politics of Disloyalty in Belfast, 1921-39: The Moral Economy of Loyalty -- Chapter Two. Belfast Labour, Nationalism and Sectarianism -- Chapter Three. Building the 'Great March' of Progress -- Chapter Four. Labour, Law and the State in Northern Ireland, 1921-1939 -- Chapter Five: Women and Belfast Labour Politics -- Chapter Six: Conclusion: Belfast Labour, Civil Rights and the Politics of Disloyalty -- Index.
This book provides the first 'history from below' of the inter-war Belfast labour movement. It is a social history of the politics of Belfast labour and applies methodology from history, sociology and political science. Christopher J. V. Loughlin questions previous narratives that asserted the centrality of religion and sectarian conflict in the establishment of Northern Ireland. Labour and the Politics of Disloyalty in Belfast, 1921-39 suggests that political division and violence were key to the foundation and maintenance of the democratic ancien régime in Northern Ireland. It examines the relationship between Belfast Labour, sectarianism, electoral politics, security and industrial relations policy, and women's politics in the city. .
Social history.
Great Britain-History.
World politics.
Europe-History-1492-.
Labor-History.
Social History.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Political History.
History of Modern Europe.
Labor History.