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Item Details
| Title:
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THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE?
SCOTLAND IN THE BALANCE |
| By: |
Murray Pittock |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£14.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
178023287X |
| ISBN 13: |
9781780232874 |
| Publisher: |
REAKTION BOOKS |
| Pub. date: |
1 February, 2014 |
| Edition: |
2 revised and expanded ed |
| Pages: |
264 |
| Description: |
The Road to Independence? - now available in a revised and expanded Second Edition - describes the rise of modern Scottish nationalism and also explains Scotland's historic role within Britain, and how this has changed radically in the last 50 years. The Second Edition features a new Foreword by First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond. |
| Synopsis: |
Is the United Kingdom really as united as its name might suggest? For many people in the uk, increasing nationalism in Scotland raises serious questions about what the UK is, and where its future lies. In The Road to Independence?, now available in a revised and expanded Second Edition, Murray Pittock not only gives an account of modern Scottish nationalism, but explains what Scotland's role in Britain has been historically and why it has changed radically in the last 50 years, with the debate about independence coming to the fore. The book now features a Foreword by First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond, which describes the debate surrounding the Scottish referendum on independence from the uk, due to take place in September 2014. Pittock gives a lively account of the rise of modern Scottish nationalism and the reasons for it, the recent history and differing character of Scotland's cities and cultural industries, the impact of multiculturalism on Scottish as distinct from British society, and the changes wrought by devolution, including the reasons for the election of Scotland's first ever nationalist government in 2007. The Road to Independence? is the only history of Scotland available with a truly contemporary focus.In dealing with everything from political structures to modern painting it is remarkably comprehensive; in explaining the rise of modern nationalism it is of fundamental importance to policymakers and the wider public. It will be of interest to students of politics, history, law and social science, and to all who want to understand the rapidly changing face of the UK. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Reaktion Books |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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