James Mitchell previously held a chair in public policy in Sheffield University and Chair in politics at Strathclyde University. He has written extensively on modern Scottish history and politics including Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK. He held an Economic and Social Research Council fellowship while completing The Scottish Question.

James Mitchell, a long-standing scholar of Scotlands politics, provides the reader with a panoramic view on the process of home rule in the Caledonian country throughout contemporary times.

• 1. Introduction - the Scottish Question ; 2. Groundings ; 3. From night watchman to interventionist state ; 4. Consolidating Scottish Governance ; 5. Pioneers ; 6. The right to be taken seriously ; 7. Era of Planning Social Conservatism ; 8. Debating Devolution ; 9. Bringing harmony and hope ; 10. Here's to the next time ; 11. Devolution in action ; 12. Conclusion

James Mitchell previously held a chair in public policy in Sheffield University and Chair in politics at Strathclyde University. He has written extensively on modern Scottish history and politics including Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK. He held an Economic and Social Research Council fellowship while completing The Scottish Question.

James Mitchell, a long-standing scholar of Scotlands politics, provides the reader with a panoramic view on the process of home rule in the Caledonian country throughout contemporary times.

• 1. Introduction - the Scottish Question ; 2. Groundings ; 3. From night watchman to interventionist state ; 4. Consolidating Scottish Governance ; 5. Pioneers ; 6. The right to be taken seriously ; 7. Era of Planning Social Conservatism ; 8. Debating Devolution ; 9. Bringing harmony and hope ; 10. Here's to the next time ; 11. Devolution in action ; 12. Conclusion

James Mitchell previously held a chair in public policy in Sheffield University and Chair in politics at Strathclyde University. He has written extensively on modern Scottish history and politics including Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK. He held an Economic and Social Research Council fellowship while completing The Scottish Question.

James Mitchell, a long-standing scholar of Scotlands politics, provides the reader with a panoramic view on the process of home rule in the Caledonian country throughout contemporary times.

• 1. Introduction - the Scottish Question ; 2. Groundings ; 3. From night watchman to interventionist state ; 4. Consolidating Scottish Governance ; 5. Pioneers ; 6. The right to be taken seriously ; 7. Era of Planning Social Conservatism ; 8. Debating Devolution ; 9. Bringing harmony and hope ; 10. Here's to the next time ; 11. Devolution in action ; 12. Conclusion