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Written by a leading sociologist of Scotland, this ground-breaking new introduction is a comprehensive account of the social, political, economic and cultural processes at work in contemporary Scottish society.
At a time of major uncertainty and transformation The New Sociology of Scotland explores every aspect of Scottish life, placed firmly in the context of globalisation, the text:
- examines a broad range of topics including race and ethnicity, social inequality, national identity, health, class, education, sport, media and culture, among many others
- unpicks the ramifications of the Scottish parliament election of May 2016
- uses learning features such as further reading and discussion questions to stimulate students to engage critically with issues raised.
Written in a lucid and accessible style, The New Sociology of Scotland is an indispensable guide for students of sociology and politics.
List of contents
When Was Scotland?
Making Modern Scotland: The Story of the Twentieth Century
What is Scotland?
Scotland¿s People
The Scottish Way of Death
Who Runs Scotland?
Inequality, Poverty and Power
Making a Living
Social Class and Social Opportunity
Scottish Education and Scottish Society - Lindsay Paterson
Gendering Scotland
Social Order: Crime and Justice in Scotland - Susan McVie
¿Race¿ and Ethnicity in Scotland
Religion: Have Scots Become Godless People? - Steve Bruce
Belonging: Placing People
¿Nothing But Heather¿: Scotland as Country
Wilful Fragments: Charactersing Scottish Culture
National Identity: Who Do We Think We Are?
Politics and National Identity
¿My Granny was a Mctavish¿: Claiming Diaspora Identity
Playing for the Nation
Seeing Ourselves: The Media in Scotland
Scotland and Stuff: The Sociology of Consumption and Life style
Scotland and the World
Epilogue
Appendix: Timeline, 1900-2016
Summary
With interdisciplinary coverage of a wide range of core topics – including social inequality, national identity, religion, sport and education – accompanied by comprehensive pedagogical features to encourage engagement, McCrone’s introduction provides students with an exciting new textbook on Scottish society
