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The aim of the book is to explore the long-standing and multi-faceted relationship between Scotland and the societies and cultures of the European continent, in various epochs and from a large diversity of view points and problematics. The book collects most of the contributions from the IVth annual conference of the Société Française d'Etudes Ecossaises, held in Toulon in October 2005. This international conference gathered fifty European academics, working in a wide range of research field...

1. Unionism and nationalism : the historical context of contemporary Scottish politics / Ewen Cameron -- 2. How Scotland votes : elections and electoral behaviour in Scotland / Craig McAngus -- 3. The quality of Scottish democracy / Thomas Lundberg -- 4. Political parties in Scotland / Duncan McTavish -- 5. Corks on a beach? : finding a hard budget constraint for Scottish government / Paul Hallwood and Ronald MacDonald -- 6. Scottish local government : past, present and futures / Colin Mair -- 7. Civil service and the machinery of government / Richard Parry -- 8. Social policy in a devolved Scotland : different, fairer? / Kirstein Rummery -- 9. Gender and equality in Scotland : mind the gap / Gillian Fyfe and Karen Jonhston -- 10. Scotland and the world / Michael Keating -- 11. A small country in a bigger country or a small country in a big world? / Richard Kerley -- 12. The future of Scottish government and public policy : a distinctive Scottish style / Paul Cairney -- 13. Scotland and British constitutional reform / Matt Qvortrup -- 14. The media and politics in Scotland / David Hutchison.

Sociolinguistics in Scotland presents a comprehensive overview of sociolinguistic research in Scotland and showcases developments in sociolinguistic theory, method and application, highlighting Scotland's position as a valuable 'sociolinguistic laboratory'. This book is a key resource for those interested in language use in Scotland

On 10 May 1941, Rudolf Hess, Deputy Fuhrer of the Third Reich, entered Scottish airspace in an ill-fated attempt to discuss peace with the Duke of Hamilton. For the Nazis, Hess was the victim of 'tragic hallucinations'. But how far had Hess really flown from reality? Although Fascism in Britain is normally associated with England, and especially the East End of London, and even then dismissed as a marginal political phenomenon, Fascism did find support in Scottish society. Scotland has provided its own cohort of idealists, fanatics and traitors for extreme racist, nationalist and authorit

Rural Scotland represents an important resource for national development and growth, but large unexploited potential remains. Many of Scotland's strengths are rural in nature, including an abundant land area, rich natural and cultural resources, higher standards of living, and a stable and relatively diversified economy with good employment and entrepreneurship indicators. This comprehensive review of rural policy in Scotland recommends a more integrated approach to rural policy which addresses land and housing related isues, economic diversification in key emerging sectors, service delivery i

Adrian Stalker concentrates on the issues that arise most frequently in eviction casess. In particular, he examines the prerequisites for obtaining an order for possession under the Housing (Scotland) Acts 1988 and 2001 and an eviction order under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016.

This book provides an up-to-date and authoritative account of recent developments in poling in Scotland. Chapters cover issues such as the history and development of policing in Scotland, its structure and organisation, Scottish devolution and policing, the role of policing within the wider Scottish criminal justice system, crime and policing, community policing in Scotland, and the management of Scottish policing

Looks inside the workings of New Scotland Yard, covering all departments from the Obscene Publications Squad to Special Branch. Linked to a 7-part television series, the producer of the series and author of this book has gained access to Scotland Yard at the highest levels.