Political Integration and Disintegration in the British Isles

Originally published in 1977, this book provided the first analysis of the processes of political integration and devolution within the British Isles, taking account of the social, economic and cultural factors involved as well as the unique character of the political system, together with the growth of Scottish and Welsh nationalism. The book contains both an analysis of the nationalist movements of Ireland, Ulster, Scotland and Wales and a critical assessment of the way British central Governments have reacted to these movements.

List of contents

1.Introduction 2. The Growth of the United Kingdom 3. Nationalism and Political Integration 4. Ireland: Nationalism and Its Consequences 5. Ireland: Disintegration and Its Lessons 6. Scottish Nationalism 7. Welsh Nationalism 8. English Nationalism and National Attitudes 9. The Devolution Proposals 10. Conclusions and Speculations.

About the author

A. H. Birch was Emeritus Professor of Political Science, University of Victoria, BC, Canada.

Product details

• Authors: Birch Anthony H.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.04.2026
• EAN: 9781032784274
• ISBN: 978-1-032-78427-4
• No. of pages: 180
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Government
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, Nationalism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / European, Political structure & processes, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Political structure and processes, Nationalism and nationalist ideologies and movements