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A Better Nation
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A vision for Scotland's future based on equality and opportunity.
Essential for anyone interested in Scotland's potential.
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About the Ebook
As the battle of words over the future of Scotland as a democracy, nation and society continues, A Better Nation: The Challenges of Scottish Independence aims to go beyond the superficial divisions and media noise in order to address matters of real substance. Drawing on a range of original thinkers from a wide range of backgrounds, it tackles key issues about money, culture, equality, energy, borders, jobs, Europe and other ‘big questions’ head on.
A Better Nation illustrates the high stakes in this debate, as well as the opportunities it affords. Outlining political approaches which are respectful of different views, doubts and ambiguities, it asks what kind of society we want to create and how we want to govern ourselves. The nature of the British state and Scottish democracy, the need to tackle inequalities, the challenges of centre-left politics, the climate emergency and the pressing need for a wellbeing economy are put at the heart of the discussion about independence.
Contributors
Ciaran Martin, Roz Foyer, Paul Mason, Gavin Esler, Joyce McMillan, John Curtice, Dani Garavelli, David Clark, Tanja Bueltmann, Malcolm Chalmers, Kirsty Hughes, John Kay, Lisa Clark, Colin Kidd, Hannah Graham, Paul Sweeney and many others.
Reviews
Fluent and often imaginative essays… This book shows at last how solidly and securely the independence option has bedded down in Scotland's politics. NEAL ASCHERSON, academic and commentator
Anyone interested in the future of Scotland and indeed the future of the British State would do well to read this book. ELAINE C. SMITH, actor and campaigner
Ambitious thinking about Scotland's future combined with reasonable challenges to the present case for independence by an impressive array of commentators. LESLEY RIDDOCH, awarding-winning broadcaster and author
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Reimagining Scotland as a more equal society.
- Blueprint for progressive social change.
- Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
- An inspiring vision for Scotland's future.
About the Author
Gerry Hassan is a writer, thinker and commentator, and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Dundee. He has written numerous books on UK and Scottish politics, including Caledonian Dreaming, The Strange Death of Labour Scotland, and Scotland the Bold. He writes and speaks regularly on politics across Scotland, the UK and internationally.
Simon Barrow is Director of the beliefs, ethics and politics think tank Ekklesia. He has written and contributed to numerous books on Scottish society and politics, including Scotland 2021, A Nation Changed? and Scotland the Brave?
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 30 May 2022
Print Length: 360 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781804250310
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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