The Scottish Labour Party : History, Institutions and Ideas /

Scottish Labour has been the dominant political party in Scotland for over 40 years. Yet this is the first book to consider the contemporary party, analysing it in the context of Scottish politics, Scotland, and the UK, as well as drawing on international comparisons. A range of areas are covered T...

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Other Authors: Hassan, Gerry
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2004.
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245 0 4 |a The Scottish Labour Party :  |b History, Institutions and Ideas /  |c edited by Gerry Hassan. 
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505 0 |a 1. The People's Party, Still? The Sociology of Scotland's Leading Party; Gerry Hassan; SECTION I; UNDERSTANDING SCOTTISH LABOUR: HISTORIES AND ENVIRONMENT; 2. The Labour Party in Scotland 1886-1945: Pragmatism and Principle; Richard Finlay; 3. Labour in Scotland since 1945: Myth and Reality; Bob McLean; 4. The Economic and Social Context of Scottish Labour; Christopher Harvie; SECTION II; SCOTLAND'S LEADING PARTY; 5. The Scottish Electorate and Labour; Paula Surridge; 6. The Politics of Scottish Labour's Heartlands; Jane Saren and James McCormick; 7. Women and the Labour Party in Scotland; Fiona Mackay; SECTION III; SCOTTISH LABOUR, STATE, NATION AND AUTONOMY; 8. New Labour, New Parliament; Douglas Fraser; 9. Scottish Labour and British Politics; Iain McLean; 10. Pragmatic Nationalists? The Scottish Labour Party and Nationalism; Nicola McEwen; 11. The Autonomy and Organisation of Scottish Labour; Peter Lynch and Steven Birrell; SECTION IV; THE WIDER MOVEMENT, SCOTLAND AND INTERNATIONALLY; 12. Labour's Journey from Socialism to Social Democracy: A Case Study of Gordon Brown's Political Thought; Gerry Hassan; 13. Scotland, Labour and the Trade Union Movement: Partners in Change or Uneasy Bedfellows?; Mark Irvine; 14. Socialism, Territory and the National Question; Michael Keating. 
520 |a Scottish Labour has been the dominant political party in Scotland for over 40 years. Yet this is the first book to consider the contemporary party, analysing it in the context of Scottish politics, Scotland, and the UK, as well as drawing on international comparisons. A range of areas are covered The chronology of events over the life of the party. An analysis of the party, its internal structures and culture, and its role in Scottish society. Labour's role as Scotland's leading party, its institutional role, and its wider relationship with Scottish society. The role of the Labour movement. Key themes include The development of Scottish Labour as Scottish politics has changed with devolution. Its often difficult relationship with devolution. Home rule and the rise of the SNP. The impact of its relationship with the UK Labour party. Includes contributions from Richard Finlay, Michael Keating, Douglas Fraser, Bob McLean and Christopher Harvie. Key Features The first book to look at not only the history of the Scottish Labour Party but also the contemporary party. A mix of contributors ensure a variety of perspectives - from academics, journalists, political commentators and public policy experts. Places Scottish Labour within a national and international context. 
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