The Future of Scotland

This book, originally published in 1977, explores key features of Scottish development and discusses the main issues in the planning of Scotland's future from a global perspective.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1977, at a time when Scottish affairs were in a state of flux as the debate over political devolution and self-government was pursued, this book deals with key features of Scottish development. It explores the main issues that were then being considered in the planning of Scotland's future. The contributors discuss the issues from a global perspective, using Scotland as an occasion for detailed focus.

The book is divided into four main sections:

The first section provides an overview of Scottish history and culture, including the influence of the Roman Empire, the Norman Conquest, and the Scottish Reformation. It also discusses the political and economic development of Scotland in the medieval period, including the rise of the Scottish Parliament and the establishment of the Scottish monarchy.

The second section examines the political and economic development of Scotland in the modern period, including the Industrial Revolution, the rise of the Scottish Enlightenment, and the development of the Scottish economy. It also discusses the impact of the British Empire on Scotland and the role of Scotland in the British political system.

The third section explores the social and cultural development of Scotland in the modern period, including the rise of Scottish nationalism, the development of Scottish literature and music, and the impact of the Scottish Enlightenment on Scottish society. It also discusses the role of women in Scottish society and the impact of industrialization on Scottish communities.

The fourth section examines the political and economic development of Scotland in the post-war period, including the establishment of the Scottish National Party, the devolution of power to Scotland, and the development of the Scottish economy. It also discusses the impact of globalization on Scotland and the role of Scotland in the European Union.

Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of Scottish development, from its historical roots to the present day. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Scottish history, culture, and politics.

Originally published in 1977, at a time when Scottish affairs were in a state of flux as the debate over political devolution and self-government was pursued, this book deals with key features of Scottish development. It explores the main issues that were then being considered in the planning of Scotland's future. The contributors discuss the issues from a global perspective, using Scotland as an occasion for detailed focus.

The book is divided into four main sections:

The first section provides an overview of Scottish history and culture, including the influence of the Roman Empire, the Norman Conquest, and the Scottish Reformation. It also discusses the political and economic development of Scotland in the medieval period, including the rise of the Scottish Parliament and the establishment of the Scottish monarchy.

The second section examines the political and economic development of Scotland in the modern period, including the Industrial Revolution, the rise of the Scottish Enlightenment, and the development of the Scottish economy. It also discusses the impact of the British Empire on Scotland and the role of Scotland in the British political system.

The third section explores the social and cultural development of Scotland in the modern period, including the rise of Scottish nationalism, the development of Scottish literature and music, and the impact of the Scottish Enlightenment on Scottish society. It also discusses the role of women in Scottish society and the impact of industrialization on Scottish communities.

The fourth section examines the political and economic development of Scotland in the post-war period, including the establishment of the Scottish National Party, the devolution of power to Scotland, and the development of the Scottish economy. It also discusses the impact of globalization on Scotland and the role of Scotland in the European Union.

Overall, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of Scottish development, from its historical roots.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032075198