Scottish Migration Since 1750: Reasons and Results - Softcover

James C. Docherty

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0761867945 ISBN 13: 9780761867944

Publisher: Hamilton, 2016

Synopsis

Scottish Migration since 1750: Reasons and Results begins a fresh chapter in migration studies using new methods and unpublished sources to map the course of Scottish migration between 1750 and 1990. It explains why the Scottish population grew after 1650, why most Scots continued to be female, and the underlying economic reasons for Scottish emigration after 1820. It surveys migration to England, Canada, United States, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. It explores their names, marriages, family structures, and religions, and assesses how well they really fared compared to other British migrants. Far from being just another Celtic sob story, this book offers a model about how the histories of other migrant groups might be reappraised.

About this title

About the Author

James C. Docherty is an independent Canberra-based author of Scottish descent. He holds three history degrees, a bachelor’s from the University of Newcastle, New South Wales, and a master’s and doctorate from the Australian National University. He has published books both in Australia and the United States.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hamilton
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761867945
• ISBN 13: 9780761867944
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204