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Scotland After Britain
The Two Souls of Scottish Independence
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What is Scottish Independence for?
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From three of the best-known figures on the Scottish radical left, Scotland After Britain shines a spotlight on the reshaped terrain of pro-independence politics, situating Scotland’s independence within wider European and global trends. Examining socialists’ responses to the independence movement – from John Maclean and Tom Nairn to the Radical Independence Campaign – the authors make the case for supporting independence.
Scotland After Britain addresses the problems for socialist strategy in Scotland, providing a picture of what an independent Scotland could be like, beyond the social neoliberalism of the SNP. It lays out the type of policies that could be introduced in the short-to-medium term by a left coalition government to begin the process of transforming Scotland.
How can the economy of a relatively small country be democratised while it is still part of the world capitalist system? Key here are questions of external ownership, international trade, and the currency. How could Scotland shift away from fossil fuels and reliance on oil to an economy focussed on renewables without sacrificing jobs?
Tackling the myth of ‘non-racist Scotland’ and the question of migration, unionisation of the service sector, and considering alliances with other currently stateless nations on a similar trajectory, Scotland After Britain sets out the immediate steps which the Yes movement needs to take to win IndyRef2.
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The book Scotland After Britain is praised for its insightful analysis of the Scottish independence movement, highlighting two conflicting aspects: the pragmatic strategies of the SNP and the grassroots push for socialist renewal. Critics appreciate the authors' exploration of class and nationalism politics, advocating for democratic mobilisation beyond current nationalist narratives. They commend the book's relevance amidst the political landscape, offering a critical look at SNP policies while proposing a compelling leftist vision for independence.
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ISBN: 9781788735810
Publisher: Verso Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Verso Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 235g
Pages: 256
About the Author
James Foley has recently completed his PhD on the Scottish economy since 1971 at the University of Edinburgh. He is the co-author of an article on contemporary referendums in the forthcoming issue of The Socialist Register and (with Pete Ramand) of Yes: The Radical Case for Scottish Independence. Ben Wray is Head of Policy and Research with Common Weal foundation, is a columnist on the Commonspace website and previously worked for the Jimmy Reid Foundation. Neil Davidson lectured in Sociology at the University of Glasgow and is the author of six books, including the Deutscher-Prize-winning Discovering the Scottish Revolution and, most recently, Nation-States. He wrote some of the most widely-read analyses of the previous referendum and Scottish independence for print and on-line journals including Bella Caledonia, Jacobin, New Left Review, Radical Philosophy and Salvage.
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