Gerry Hassan

Scotland Rising

The Case for Independence

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Produktbeschreibung

The Scottish independence question is one of the pivotal questions facing British politics and the future of the United Kingdom. It is also one of the most contentious and misunderstood. In Scotland Rising, Gerry Hassan addresses the fundamental questions covering the Scottish independence debate so that people can better understand the case for independence and the nuances, contours, and implications for the whole country. Looking beyond the merits and shortcomings of the SNP and the Conservative government in Westminster, Hassan tackles the larger driving dynamics of 'the Scottish Question' - a growing desire amongst many Scots for an explicit discussion about society, public policy choices, and wider values. Addressing the constitutional framework, and questions about the role of government and democracy, the nature of the British state, society, and capitalism, Scotland Rising makes an urgent and intelligent contribution to one of the defining political questions of our time.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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pluto Press
• Seitenzahl: 386
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. September 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 209mm x 132mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 557g
• ISBN-13: 9780745347271
• ISBN-10: 0745347274
• Artikelnr.: 65828547

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements Introduction  Part I: The Terrain of the Debate 1. The Scottish Question(s) 2. Nation, Stories and Voice  Part II: The Story So Far 3. The Road to the Independence Debate: How Did We Get Here? 4. The Case for Independence 5. Understanding the Case Against Independence Part III: Scotland
s Choices and the Divided Kingdom 6. Empire State Britain 7. Scotland
s Democratic Argument 8. Economic Injustice 9. A Socially Just Scotland 10. Cultural Change and Self-Determination 11. Scotland International Part IV: The Shape of Things to Come 12. How Scotland Gets an Independence Referendum 13. The Next Campaign  Part V: Future Landscapes 14. After an Independence Vote 15. The Future of the UK/rUK after Independence  16. Scotland
s Right to Decide 17. Future Stories of Scotland  Notes