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The New State of an Old Nation

Inbunden, Engelska, 2020

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Scotland’s future in the Union is in question. Since Devolution in 1997, there has been a sea-change in Scotland’s sense of itself. A distinct Scottish political culture has emerged: confident, assertive and increasingly divergent from that of its southern neighbours. Yet, as this timely and perceptive book shows, Scottish nationalism has been on the rise since the Second World War. Today, the Scottish National Party are in the ascendant, winning nearly half of all votes cast in the 2019 General Election and most of the seats. The Scottish Parliament has been a legislative trail-blazer, enacting progressive legislation well before England and Wales. And Scotland voted overwhelmingly to remain in the European Union, putting it at odds with much of the rest of the United Kingdom on the most important political decision this century. The country has transformed from the socially and politically conservative climate of the post-war period to a nation contemplating, for the second time, a move to independence – for all the uncertainty and turmoil that would bring. At a time when the country’s future has topped the agenda in Britain and abroad, this book unpicks the complex weave of Scottish politics, society and culture, providing an essential insight into Scotland’s present – and its future.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2020-03-31
Mått156 x 234 x 17 mm
Vikt590 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieManchester University Press
Antal sidor304
FörlagManchester University Press
ISBN9781784992552

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1 Introduction2 When was Scotland?3 Scotland’s identity4 Images of Scotland5 Learning and working Scotland6 Scotland and gender7 ‘Ethnic’ Scotland8 Political Scotland – Duncan McTavish9 Elites in Scotland – David Torrance10 Scotland abroad11 Scotland in England12 Art and culture in Scotland13 Scotland, tourism and heritage14 Scotland and sport15 Conclusion: Contemporary ScotlandNotesBibliographyIndex

‘For those who wish to understand Scotland today, this very readable book, based on the best recent research, offers information, insight and understanding across a range of key topics. It is an important and reliable guide to the past and present of an ancient nation facing a challenging future.’Sir Tom Devine, Professor Emeritus, The University of Edinburgh'Contemporary Scotland needs informative one-volume guides which take the reader through the state of our politics, society and the economy. This is an accessible and illuminating book, worthy of a wide audience and discussion.'Scottish Review, Gerry Hassan

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