Politics in Scotland
Politics in Scotland

Author: Duncan McTavish

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-06-23

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1317391888

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Politics in Scotland is an authoritative introduction to the contemporary political landscape in Scotland and an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Scottish Politics. Written by leading experts in the field, it is coherently organised to provide a clear and comprehensive overview of a range of themes in contemporary Scottish Politics. Key topics include: • Government and electoral behaviour. • Representation and political parties in Scotland. • Public policy and Scotland’s relationship with the rest of the world. • Scottish politics both in the run up to and after the 2014 referendum. • The Future of Scottish government and politics. This textbook will be essential reading for students of Scottish politics, British Politics, devolution, government and policy.

Story of the Scottish Parliament
Story of the Scottish Parliament

Author: Hassan Gerry Hassan

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Published: 2019-07-01

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1474454925

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Marking the first twenty years of the Scottish Parliament, this collection of essays assesses its impact on Scotland, the UK and Europe, and compares progress against pre-devolution hopes and expectations. Bringing together the voices of ministers and advisers, leading political scientists and historians, commentators, journalists and former civil servants, it builds an authoritative account of what the Scottish Parliament has made of devolution and an essential guide to the powers Holyrood may need for Scotland to flourish in an increasingly uncertain world.

The Oxford Handbook of Scottish Politics
The Oxford Handbook of Scottish Politics

Author: Michael Keating

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2020-08-21

Total Pages: 720

ISBN-13: 0192558706

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The Handbook of Scottish Politics provides a detailed overview of politics in Scotland, looking at areas such as elections and electoral behaviour, public policy, political parties, and Scotland's relationship with the EU and the wider world. The contributors to this volume are some of the leading experts on politics in Scotland.

Scottish Government and Politics
Scottish Government and Politics

Author: Peter Lynch

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780748612871

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This work provides a descriptive and analytical introduction to Scottish government and politics. It covers the emergence of the Scottish parliament and its impact on politics and political actors such as the media, political parties and pressure groups.

The Scottish Political System Since Devolution
The Scottish Political System Since Devolution

Author: Paul Cairney

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845402020

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It outlines the relative effect of each government on Scottish politics and public policy in various contexts, including: high expectations for 'new politics' that were never fully realised; the influence of, and reactions from, the media and public; the role of political parties; the Scottish Government's relations with the UK Government, ELI institutions, local government, quasi-governmental and non-governmental actors; and, the finance available to fund policy initiatives. It then considers how far Scotland has travelled on the road to constitutional change, comparing the original devolved framework with-calls for independence or a new devolution settlement.

Parliament and Politics in Scotland, 1567-1707
Parliament and Politics in Scotland, 1567-1707

Author: Roland Tanner

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13:

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"[Volume 2] describes its role in the reign of James VI and throughout the century between the unions of the crowns in 1603 and of the parliaments in 1707, a period of royal absenteeism, religious upheaval, revolutions, civil wars, and economic catastrophe."--Publisher description.

The Scottish Question
The Scottish Question

Author: James Mitchell

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 0199688656

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Sets the Scottish independence referendum in context, exploring the questions of national identity, everyday public policy, structures of government and constitutional politics, drawing on a range of sources to illustrate why the Scottish Question can never be answered definitively.

The New Sociology of Scotland
The New Sociology of Scotland

Author: David McCrone

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2017-03-20

Total Pages: 855

ISBN-13: 1473987814

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Written by a leading sociologist of Scotland, this ground-breaking new introduction is a comprehensive account of the social, political, economic and cultural processes at work in contemporary Scottish society. At a time of major uncertainty and transformation The New Sociology of Scotland explores every aspect of Scottish life. Placed firmly in the context of globalisation, the text: examines a broad range of topics including race and ethnicity, social inequality, national identity, health, class, education, sport, media and culture, among many others. looks at the ramifications of recent political events such as British General Election of 2015, the Scottish parliament election of May 2016, and the Brexit referendum of June 2016. uses learning features such as further reading and discussion questions to stimulate students to engage critically with issues raised. Written in a lucid and accessible style, The New Sociology of Scotland is an indispensable guide for students of sociology and politics.

Women and Contemporary Scottish Politics
Women and Contemporary Scottish Politics

Author: Esther Breitenbach

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13:

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A collection of key newspaper and journal articles, research papers, policy documents and accounts of women in politics that trace the move in the last decade towards the contemporary situation.

Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon

Author: David Torrance

Publisher: Casemate Publishers

Published: 2015-03-23

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 0857908464

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A biography of the Scottish leader by an author with “an excellent eye for political detail” (Scotland on Sunday). Nicola Sturgeon became involved in politics as a teenager, and then began a law career in Glasgow. She would go on to become Scotland’s youngest parliamentary candidate in 1992, in her early twenties. Considered a rising star, she eventually reached the pinnacle of Scottish government as First Minister and leader of the Scottish National Party—the party she’d joined at the age of sixteen. This book explores her reputation for efficiency and shrewd political judgment, her family life, and her role in the country’s turbulent recent years with the campaign for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom and the Brexit vote. It is a portrait of a fascinating woman as well as an “illuminating appraisal” of her impressive career (Spectator).