Violently divided societies present major challenges to institutions seeking to establish
peace in places characterised by ethnic conflict and high levels of social segregation. Yet …

This paper examines whether neo-liberalism is becoming hegemonic in Northern Ireland. It
analyses the regional government's nascent commitment to free-market solutions (public …

This paper looks at urban regeneration in Belfast as a stage on which the interaction
between different structural dynamics (political, economic and cultural) is manifested in the …

Northern Ireland is in the early stages of transition from conflict, but progress is regularly
affected by political and public discontent. A divided landscape, segregated and under …

Cultural policy has long been leveraged as a vehicle of urban regeneration. The cultural
capital initiative has proven so attractive in this regard that it has spawned numerous …

The purpose of this paper is to consider the role of tour guides in presenting
'authentic'versions of the conflict and post-conflict situation in Belfast. The paper is based on …

At the height of 'the Troubles' in 1976 social-housing in Belfast was in a crisis situation as
communities consolidated along ethnic boundaries, often with violent consequences, with …

In divided societies that endure intrastate violence, ethnonational groups harness memory to
support claims for territorial sovereignty and victimhood. Yet, in peace processes, rather than …

Names: Ristic, Mirjana, editor.| Frank, Sybille, editor. Title: Urban heritage in divided cities:
contested pasts/edited by Mirjana Ristic and Sybille Frank. Description: Abingdon, Oxon; …

This paper explores the geography of commemorative-related violence in Northern Ireland
and considers its ramifications for a society in transition. Using original primary research, this …