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Understanding Scotland

The Sociology of a Nation, 2nd Edition

By David McCrone

Published June 14th 2001 by Routledge – 224 pages

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Understanding Scotland has been recognised since publication as the key text on the sociology of Scotland. This wholly revised edition provides the first sustained study of post-devolution Scottish society. It contains new material on:

* the establishment of the Scottish parliament in 1999

* social and political data from the 1997 general elections

* the new cultural iconography of Scotland

* Scotland as a European society.

For anyone wishing to understand Scottish society in particular or the general issues involved in nation building, McCrone's clear-headed coherently argued account of the main issues will be essential reading.

Reviews

'The balance of theory, data and analysis is just right … anyone with an interest in the changing social and political contours of late twentieth century Europe should read this book.' - Gordon Marshall, Chief Executive ESRC

Contents

1. The Making of Modern Scotland 2. What is Scotland? 3. Understanding Scotland's Development 4. Getting on in Scotland 5. Power and Politics in a Cold Country 6. Scottish Culture: Images and Icons 7. Roots and Routes: Seeking Scottish Identity 8. The Sociology of a Nation.

Name: Understanding Scotland: The Sociology of a Nation, 2nd Edition (Paperback) – Routledge 
Description: By David McCrone. Understanding Scotland has been recognised since publication as the key text on the sociology of Scotland. This wholly revised edition provides the first sustained study of post-devolution Scottish society. It contains new material on:* the establishment...
Categories: British Politics, Sociology, Sociology & Social Policy, Political Sociology