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- Provides an outline survey of issues of nationality in Scottish history
Places the study of Scottish nationality within the wider context of theories of nationalism
Part of the book series: British History in Perspective (BHP)
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Scottish Nationality is written with these changes in mind. It is the only book available which both gives an overview of what made Scotland a nation across the whole of its history, while also focusing in closely on the issues of the present day, in particular, Scotland's relationship with Britain. Murray Pittock discusses historic Scottish nationality, modern nationalism and patriotism within the Union.
What is a nation? How has Scotland developed within Britain? Where does it stand now? And what does the future hold? These questions are all addressed, and Pittock also deals in detail with the essential facts of Scotland's story - not a story which can be understood in isolation. Scottish Nationality examines Scotland's relationship with both England and the wider world in order to put Scotland in context within the new British history and the new Britain itself. As for the future, the book avoids unverifiable predictions, instead showing evidence of various trends, and suggesting the importance of arguments for mutual understanding of Scotland's and England's national traditions.
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Book Title: Scottish Nationality
Authors: Murray G. H. Pittock
Series Title: British History in Perspective
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-62906-6
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2001
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 187
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: History of Britain and Ireland