Scotland Rising

The Case for Independence

AvGerry Hassan

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

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The Scottish independence debate has consequences for Scotland, British politics, the future of the UK - and internationally.In Scotland Rising, Gerry Hassan addresses the key questions in this debate with a deep dive into its history, beyond the usual references to Thatcherism, Toryism and Westminster, by analysing the relative decline of the UK, the nature of the British state, its capitalist economy and politics that underpin it.At the same time, a distinctive, autonomous Scotland has emerged beyond Nichola Sturgeon’s SNP and independence that has demanded more self-government. Scotland Rising highlights the importance of culture, stories and collective voices in reshaping how people see Scotland, both in during the first referendum in 2014 and again today.This debate is of relevance to everyone in the UK, including England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Can politics and democracy liberate people from the wreckage of Westminster? And if the Scots can, could it inspire others? Scotland Rising is a must-read for anyone with an interest in the future of Scotland and the UK.

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Utgivningsdatum:2022-09-20
Mått:129 x 198 x 26 mm
Vikt:547 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:384
Förlag:Pluto Press
ISBN:9780745347271

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Gerry Hassan is a leading commentator on Scottish politics and independence. He is Professor of Social Change at Glasgow Caledonian University and the author of many books including The Strange Death of Labour Scotland, The People’s Flag and the Union Jack and Caledonian Dreaming. He has written for The Guardian, openDemocracy, Bella Caledonia, The Scotsman, New Statesman and the Irish Times.

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'Readable, thoughtful and sharp-edged [...] Hassan’s incisive and respectful account lays out the arguments for and against Scottish independence'

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AcknowledgementsIntroduction Part I: The Terrain of the Debate1. The Scottish Question(s)2. Nation, Stories and Voice Part II: The Story So Far3. The Road to the Independence Debate: How Did We Get Here?4. The Case for Independence5. Understanding the Case Against IndependencePart III: Scotland’s Choices and the Divided Kingdom6. Empire State Britain7. Scotland’s Democratic Argument8. Economic Injustice9. A Socially Just Scotland10. Cultural Change and Self-Determination11. Scotland InternationalPart IV: The Shape of Things to Come12. How Scotland Gets an Independence Referendum13. The Next Campaign Part V: Future Landscapes 14. After an Independence Vote15. The Future of the UK/rUK after Independence 16. Scotland’s Right to Decide17. Future Stories of Scotland Notes