Scotland in the Twentieth Century - Softcover

Devine, Tom M.; Finlay, Richard J

9780748608393: Scotland in the Twentieth Century

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0748608397 ISBN 13: 9780748608393

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press, 1996

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.

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About the Author:

Tom M. Devine is Sir William Fraser Professor of Scottish History and Palaeography at the University of Edinburgh Richard J Finlay is Director, Research Centre in Scottish History at the University of Strathclyde

Review:

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.

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