{"product_id":"scotland-rising-the-case-for-independence-hardcover","title":"Scotland Rising: The Case for Independence - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHassan Gerry Hassan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA systematic exploration of the arguments for Scottish independence from a sympathetic angle.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The Scottish independence question is one of the pivotal questions facing British politics and the future of the United Kingdom. It is also one of the most contentious and misunderstood. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eScotland Rising\u003c\/i\u003e, Gerry Hassan addresses the fundamental questions covering the Scottish independence debate so that people can better understand the case for independence and the nuances, contours, and implications for the whole country. Looking beyond the merits and shortcomings of the SNP and the Conservative government in Westminster, Hassan tackles the larger driving dynamics of 'the Scottish Question' - a growing desire amongst many Scots for an explicit discussion about society, public policy choices, and wider values. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Addressing the constitutional framework, and questions about the role of government and democracy, the nature of the British state, society, and capitalism, \u003ci\u003eScotland Rising\u003c\/i\u003e makes an urgent and intelligent contribution to one of the defining political questions of our time.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerry Hassan is a leading commentator on Scottish politics and independence. He is Professor of Social Change at Glasgow Caledonian University and the author of many books including \u003ci\u003eThe Strange Death of Labour Scotland, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe People's Flag and the Union Jack\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCaledonian Dreaming\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written for \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian, openDemocracy, Bella Caledonia, The Scotsman, New Statesman and the Irish Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 384\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 20, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47440432824498,"sku":"9780745347271","price":165.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/d9e4400c58a08c799fd1f9378acdf4a2.webp?v=1778681505","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/scotland-rising-the-case-for-independence-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}