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Scotland in the Twentieth Century

Tom M Devine author Richard J Finlay author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Edinburgh University Press

Published:15th Jul '96

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This ambitious project surveys the massive changes the 20th century has brought to Scotland. The nation's leading commentators give an overview of the most important trends, providing new insights and fresh perspectives. Comparative reference to other societies in the UK and Europe highlight the unique elements of Scotland's distinctive development. Home Rule issues, the discovery of oil, deindustrialisation, public housing, education, landownership, the role of women, social class, and many more areas of Scottish life are assessed and explored in this rich, rewarding and comprehensive study.

A valuable volume ! there are riches here even for the casual reader. ! This admirable book shows us where we've been: no one knows where we are going. -- Ian Bell An extremely useful collection ... It should appeal both to the reader of serious books and to the teacher ofcollege courses. -- Steve Bruce, University of Aberdeen A valuable volume ! there are riches here even for the casual reader. ! This admirable book shows us where we've been: no one knows where we are going. An extremely useful collection ... It should appeal both to the reader of serious books and to the teacher ofcollege courses.

ISBN: 9780748608393

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 505g

320 pages