Scotland Rising: The Case for Independence - Softcover

Hassan, Gerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0745347266 ISBN 13: 9780745347264

Publisher: Pluto Press, 2022

Synopsis

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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About the Author

Gerry Hassan is one of the leading commentators on the Scottish independence debate. He is the author of many books, including 'The Strange Death of Labour Scotland' and 'Scotland the Brave?'. He has written for the 'Guardian', 'OpenDemocracy', 'Bella Caledonia', 'The Scotsman', 'New Statesman' and the 'Irish Times'.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pluto Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0745347266
• ISBN 13: 9780745347264
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 392