{"product_id":"maze-prison-a-hidden-story-of-chaos-anarchy-and-politics-1","title":"Maze Prison: A Hidden Story of Chaos, Anarchy and Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Maze Prison was a pawn in the partisan conflict in Northern Ireland, leading to a breakdown of norms, values, and control. This led to the killing of prison officers and countless allegations, denials, and obfuscations, as Prison Rules conflicted with claims to be treated as prisoners-of-war or given Special Category status. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 832 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 February 2018\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Waterside Press\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Maze Prison, once a facility designed to incarcerate individuals involved in terrorism, atrocities, murder, and related crimes, found itself embroiled in the partisan conflict that engulfed Northern Ireland. This transformation resulted in a breakdown of norms, values, and control, as the authority shifted from Governors to Ministers, external officials, and even prisoners themselves. The consequences were dire, as the (often arbitrary) killing of prison officers became commonplace, accompanied by numerous allegations, denials, and obfuscations. The clash between Prison Rules and claims to be treated as prisoners-of-war or granted Special Category status further exacerbated the situation, leading to a state of confusion and chaos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis powerful social document, offering a stark perspective on The Troubles and the Peace Process, cuts through the propaganda and base politics to reveal the truth about the H-Blocks, hunger strikes, escapes, and power struggles. Drawing upon actual records and personal accounts, it challenges myths and legends, serving as a cautionary tale about the potential for a community to descend into what the author refers to as anomie. As an invaluable record of one of the most dangerous prisons in the world, The Maze Prison provides a valuable insight into the complexities of the conflict and its lasting impact on the lives of those involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 381g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 150 x 22 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781909976559                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tom, OBE Murtagh","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44105910681850,"sku":"9781909976559","price":54.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/277c479f2894f221c4ba77538281921f.jpg?v=1630982773","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/maze-prison-a-hidden-story-of-chaos-anarchy-and-politics-1","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}