The National Movement in Scotland (Routledge Library Editions: Scotland) - Softcover

Brand, Jack

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1032069244 ISBN 13: 9781032069241

Publisher: Routledge, 2023

Synopsis

Originally published in 1978, but now re-issued with a new Preface by James Mitchell, this volume traces the rise of the SNP, with special emphasis on explaining the increase of the National Party vote in Scotland from the early 1960s to the late 1970s. The book draws much of its information from interviews with members and ex-members of the SNP, including some who helped to found the party in 1928. In describing the movement and giving an account of its main features, the author begins with a discussion of various aspects of Scottish society which have contributed to the growth of nationalism. These include the political developments of the Labour movement, the economic history of 20th Century Scotland the development of youth culture and in particular, the interest in folk music, as well as developments in the Church, the army, and the press.

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About the Author

Jack Brand was a respected political scientist and one of the first academic chroniclers of the SNP. James Mitchell is Professor of Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032069244
• ISBN 13: 9781032069241
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 346