By providing a critical interpretation of political leadership during the Northern Ireland peace process, Gormley-Heenan shows the 'leadership lens' offers insights not offered by conventional analyses of peacemaking processes. The book discusses the confusions, contradictions and chameleonic nature of leadership and its role, capacity and effect.
By providing a critical interpretation of political leadership during the Northern Ireland peace process, Gormley-Heenan shows the 'leadership lens' offers insights not offered by conventional analyses of peacemaking processes. The book discusses the confusions, contradictions and chameleonic nature of leadership and its role, capacity and effect.
Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Conceptualizing Political Leadership in Peace Processes Explaining Political Leadership in Northern Ireland The Role of Political Leadership The Capacity of Political Leadership The Effect of Political Leaders on Other Political Leaders The Limitations of Role, Capacity and Effect Conclusion - Towards a New Understanding of Political Leadership Notes Bibliography Index