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After three hundred years, the Anglo-Scottish Union is in serious difficulty. This is not because of a profound cultural divide between England and Scotland but because recent decades have seen the rebuilding of Scotland as a political community while the ideology and practices of the old unionism have atrophied. Yet while Britishness is in decline, it has not been replaced by a dominant ideology of Scottish independence. Rather Scots are looking to renegotiate union to find a new place in the Isles, in Europe, and in the world.

There are few legal, constitutional or political obstacles to Scottish independence, but an independent Scotland would need to forge a new social and economic project as a small nation in the global market-place, and there has been little serious thinking about the implications of this. Short of independence, there is a range of constitutional options for renegotiating the Union to allow more Scottish self-government on the lines that public opinion seems to favor. The limits are posed not by constitutional principles but by the unwillingness of English opinion to abandon their unitary conception of the state. The end of the United Kingdom may be provoked, not by Scottish nationalism, but by English unionism. ... Read more

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In The Government of Scotland 1560-1625 Goodare shows how Scotland was governed during the transition from Europe's decentralized medieval realms to modern sovereign states. The expanding institutions of government - crown, parliament, privy council, local courts - are detailed, but the book is structured around an analysis of governmental processes. A new framework is offered for understanding the concept of 'centre and localities': centralization happened in the localities. Various interest groups participated in government and influenced its decisions. The nobility, in particular, exercised influence at every level. There was also English influence, both before and after the union of crowns in 1603. It is argued that the crown's continuing involvement after 1603 shows the common idea of 'absentee monarchy' to be misconceived. Goodare also pays particular attention to the harsh impact of government in the Highlands - where the chiefs were not full members of 'Scottish' political society - and on the common people - who were also excluded from normal political participation. ... Read more

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Scotland Government and Business Contacts Handbook ... Read more

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This is the first text to combine developments in the management of Scottish local government and the NHS in Scotland.An ideal source of information for practitioners and students alike, it deals with essential background information, considers a range of current issues in more depth and looks at the future structural changes and their implications.The author considers the ways in which local government and the NHS have responded to the New Public Management agenda in the post-devolution period by focusing on key areas of managerial activity.This book provides an excellent analysis of new public management practice and should be required reading for all those with an interest in Scottish public administration. ... Read more

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Publisher: Edinburgh : Printed by the Heirs and Successors of Andrew Anderson, Printer to the QueenPublication date: 1709Subjects: Church of ScotlandChurch of ScotlandChurch of ScotlandNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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A presentation and critical account of the major changes implemented by the Conservative Government in Westminster since 1987 and their impact on Scotland. This text argues that the absence of substantial support for the Conservative approach is leading to instability and outlines the case for a structure and system which can secure democratic control and functional efficiency in a context where municipal provision will remain the dominant form of service delivery. ... Read more

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Scots Law Local Government Law in Scotland: An Introduction is essential reading for anyone with an involvement or interest in Local Government in Scotland. Coverage of this important text includes the structure and functions of local government as well as the legal relationship between local government and the Scottish Parliament. The second edition of this popular text takes account of the new electoral system for local government which was used for the first time in the council elections of 2007 and the impact which that has had on the governance of Scotland. It also takes account of the new Scottish Administration formed following the third ordinary election to the Scottish Parliament which took place at the same time. In addition, it brings the reader up-to-date on various other changes which have occurred since 2003. This clear explanation of a complex area of law is an invaluable source of reference for local government employees and solicitors in private practice who require a basic understanding of how local government works.It is also essential reading for students of law, politics and public administration. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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"The text of this new study of local govenment law in Scotland takes account of the structual changes which were implemented in the period up to reorganisation in April 1996.The book has chapters on local authority powers and the organisation of local authority business; local government finance; audit; the local ombudsman; and local authorities and the courts.There is also discussion of the constitutional role of local authorities; the different forms of involvement by the public (whether as electors, citizens or consumers) in localgovernment; and Scottish Office controls over authorities and their work.The emphasis of the book is not a detailed analysis of the law relating to local authority functions but upon the legal framework within which they are exercised.The book is primarily aimed at students (of law or of related disciplines) but will also be of value to all who have an involvement in or contact with Scottish local government.Previously a T & T Clarke publication." ... Read more

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The Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 changed the structure of local government in Scotland. This book covers not only government reorganisation - the new areas and authorities; administration and finance - but also changes in the structure of water and sewerage services and the creation of the new office of Principal Reporter to head the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration. This third edition of Local Government in Scotland has been updated to take account of the changes made by the 1994 Act as well as other related development in the areas of social work; education; housing; planning; transportation; and tourism and economic development. It provides a clear and always readable account of the reorganisation and system of local government in Scotland. ... Read more

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This book offers a comprehensive account of the policy process in contemporary Scotland. It identifies the key actors and institutions, patterns of policymaking, and the extent of convergence and divergence in comparison with England and other devolved territories.

Case studies of policymaking in urban and rural policy, education, social inclusion, and economic development allow the reader to see policymaking in practice. There is an analysis of financial planning and decision making, and an examination of Scotland's role in U.K. and European policy networks. Comparisons are made with other devolved governments in Europe and beyond.

The book is based on extensive research, including interviews with leaders of interest groups, politicians and officials across the Scottish Executive and in the Scottish Parliament, an analysis of spending patterns, an examination of the legislative output, and case studies of policymaking.

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Examines the nature of nationalist mobilization in Scotland and Catalonia.

Scotland and Catalonia, both ancient nations with strong nationalisms within larger states, are exemplars of the management of ethnic conflict in multinational democracies and of global trends toward regional government. Focusing on these two countries, Scott L. Greer explores why nationalist mobilization arose when it did and why it stopped at autonomy rather than statehood. He challenges the notion that national identity or institutional design explains their relative success as stable multinational democracies and argues that the key is their strong regional societies and their regional organizations' preferences for autonomy and environmental stability.

"Greer offers a very important set of general questions and issues related to the broader context of devolution and global-local relations. The idea of civic nationalism presented here has a strong potentiality to become a `new' form of diversity governance." -- Joan Subirats, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona "This is a significant topic, especially in Europe and Canada. The author provides an excellent critical review of the theoretical literature and also introduces some interesting ideas to the subject." -- Stephane Paquin, Universite de Sherbrooke ... Read more

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This book encompasses Scottish history in the sixteenth century, from James IV's accession to Mary, Queen of Scots' execution, focusing in particular on Scottish political life from local, regional, and central perspectives.