This is the comprehensively revised and updated 2nd edition of a lively introduction to the nature and politics of the Northern Ireland conflict and of successive attempts to resolve it.It offers an original and balanced interpretation of 'the troubles' and of the Northern Ireland peace process. It presents complex debates in a clear and accessible manner.Clearly and accessibly written, Dixon provides a lively introduction to the nature and politics of the Northern Ireland conflict and of successive attempts to resolve it. The comprehensively revised 2nd edition has been updated to take account of new information and an entirely new chapter has been added on implementing the Good Friday Agreement.