The Road to Independence? by Murray Pittock

The Road to Independence? by Murray Pittock

Is the 'United' Kingdom really as united as its name might suggest? This title gives an account of modern Scottish nationalism, and also explains what Scotland's role in Britain has been historically, and why it has changed radically over the years, with the debate about independence coming to the fore.

'enormously informative and often thought-provoking.. this book could hardly be improved on: it's lively, lucid, witty, beautifully written.' - The Scotsman 'a fine introduction to today's Scotland and its place in the United Kingdom ... timely and comprehensive.' - Nations and Nationalism 'a well arranged exposition of the various pressures and stresses Scottish society has faced and faces still.' - The Diplomat 'a perceptive and engaging look at the changing contours of modern Scotland and its relationship with and within the United Kingdom ... Pittock brings to this topic a fresh narrative and clarity of argument that successfully tie together the many disparate strands of contemporary Scottish culture, politics, and society in interesting and perceptive ways.' - Journal of British Studies 'a clear and accessible description of the last fifty years of Scottish history ... [Pittock] deserves congratulation for tackling a difficult task and providing much to think about.' - Journal of Contemporary History 'entertaining and vigorously written ... intelligent and self-confident Scottish good sense.' - Journal of Scottish Historical Studies 'Both are tremendously good reads, but Pittock feels much more of our time and of the future.' - Canadian Journal of History 'Murray Pittock says that his purpose is "to give a flavour of Scottish culture, politics and society since 1960". This he does impressively, but he also does much more. The book is a balanced and perceptive introduction to the whole question of independence, but with much to say also to those already familiar with it.' - Paul Henderson Scott, former consul-general in the diplomatic service and president of the Saltire Society, and author of Towards Independence and Scotland Resurgent

Murray Pittock is A. C. Bradley Professor of Literature at Glasgow University and the author of a number of books on Scottish, Irish and British history, politics and society including Inventing and Resisting Britain (1997), Celtic Identity and the British Image (1999), Scottish Nationality (2001) and A New History of Scotland (2003).

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ISBN 13	9781861893659
ISBN 10	1861893655
Title	The Road to Independence?
Author	Murray Pittock
Series	Contemporary Worlds
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Reaktion Books
Year published	2008-03-01
Number of pages	224
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