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Book Synopsis
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.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Historical overview
2. Digging for treasure
3. Speaking from experience: retired officers
4. Veterans but still serving officers
5. More of the same? PSNI trainees
6. The verdict on Patten
7. Looking back and looking forward
Bibliography
Appendices
1.Questionnaire and quantitative analysis: tables
2.Interview guide
3.Confidentiality agreement and the terms and conditions of access to the RUC for research purposes

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 04/01/2011
      ISBN13: 9780719082917, 978-0719082917
      ISBN10: 719082919

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      1. Historical overview
      2. Digging for treasure
      3. Speaking from experience: retired officers
      4. Veterans but still serving officers
      5. More of the same? PSNI trainees
      6. The verdict on Patten
      7. Looking back and looking forward
      Bibliography
      Appendices
      1.Questionnaire and quantitative analysis: tables
      2.Interview guide
      3.Confidentiality agreement and the terms and conditions of access to the RUC for research purposes

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