Books by Ben Jackson
“What Jackson does, and I think he does well, is show the evolution of the arguments about why Scotland should be independent. At various times there have been strong pushes for Scotland to be self-governed, or to have ‘Devo Max’, and people have also spoken, historically about Home Rule. Now, of course, the big focus is on independence—on being an independent sovereign state. Jackson also talks about the big thinkers of the Scottish nationalist movement, both historic and contemporary.” Read more...
The best books on Scottish Nationalism
Murray Leith, Political Scientist
Interviews where books by Ben Jackson were recommended
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The Break-up of Britain
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Independence or Union: Scotland’s Past and Scotland’s Present
by Tom Devine -
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The Scottish Question
by James Mitchell -
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The Case for Scottish Independence: A History of Nationalist Political Thought in Modern Scotland
by Ben Jackson -
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Cinico: Travels with a Good Professor at the Time of the Scottish Referendum
by Allan Cameron
The best books on Scottish Nationalism, recommended by Murray Leith
The best books on Scottish Nationalism, recommended by Murray Leith
There has been a sharp rise in nationalist and pro-independence sentiment in Scotland since the resumption of the Scottish parliament in 1999. Here, the University of West Scotland political scientist Murray Leith reflects on the changing nature of Scottish identity and separatist visions, as he recommends five key books on Scottish nationalism.
