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Doun-Hauden: The Socio-Political Determinants of Scottish Independence Kindle Edition

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There is an increasingly urgent need to provide a better understanding of the phenomenon that is Scottish independence. Many commentators assume general policy matters remain key influencers of voter decisions on whether to support or reject Scottish independence. This may grossly underestimate and misunderstand the real complexity of the matter. Here, the author uses his academic expertise to ‘ground out’ an analytical framework which helps to identify, based on analysis of key environmental factors, the fundamental determinants of Scottish independence. It is argued that the framework, entitled ‘The Socio-Political Determinants of Scottish Independence’, permits far deeper analysis and understanding of the Scottish independence challenge. Collectively, the nine socio-political determinants which the author has ‘ground out’ of the data collected and analysed, help to explain and underpin the quest for, and outline the barriers opposing, Scottish independence. Each of the determinants is analysed using appropriate and relevant theories and supporting data. It is argued that this work represents a new, comprehensive, robust, and scientific way to approach the subject of Scottish independence. It is an approach that has arguably never been taken before in any of the growing mass of literature concerning the subject of Scotland’s independence, and hence represents an important and unique contribution offering new and provocative insights into Scotland’s quest for liberation. As such the book will be of interest to those interested in Scotland, in Scottish independence and to self-determination of peoples and nations more generally.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086ZTRXM8
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1403 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 386 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B086Y6MMH2

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Leslie W.

If it was what I wanted.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 October 2023

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Loved it, no complaints

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2023

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An excellent book to understand the whole question of Scottish self determination. Made me annoyed in places at the poor way Westminster and the U.K. established had treated us.

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Peter L.

an exposition of Scotland's colonial status within UK

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 September 2021

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Alf Baird explains in considerable detail that despite the Union of 1707 between two sovereign states. Scotland is to all intents and purposes today a colony of England and in many ways is held back by large scale colonisation from England over recent years. He argues that another referendum is not necessary and that Scots representatives (MPs and MSPs) have the right under international law to withdraw from the Union which is failing Scotland. The UN anti-colonisation agency should be called upon in support. My biggest complaint is that much of his arguments, though sound, are repetitive. In places the book can be heavy-going, but it is nontheless an important contribution to the independence debate. Alf Baird devotes considerable space to the denigration of the Scots language and identifies Scots speakers as the primary supporters of independence. Personally I have Highland origins and although my family lost its Gaelic two generations ago, I can recognize the parallel of an assault on Gaelic and Gaeldom by Scots speakers from the 14th century onward. Alf of course, doesn't mention this, but the parallel is obvious to me. Today, Gaelic speakers are barely 1% of Scotland's population, although they were probably around 50% in the 15th century and a considerable majority before that. The assault by Anglophones on the Scots language and a distinct Scottish identity is a direct parallel and ominous portent for the future if it is allowed to continue. Well worth buying, if you don't mind the repetition.

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Mr. E. Baird

A 'must read', in the lead-up to this May's election, and the independence discourse.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 February 2021

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This is an astonishing book: it is also a difficult one. Difficult, because it requires us to be honest with ourselves. Astonishing, because it comes at a time when its message is utterly crucial to our collective future, as a society and as a nation.
Its message is perfectly exemplified by the west coast community that recently decided not to take control of its land, its destiny, its self. Even when the cage door is open, we fear freedom...'Doun-Hauden' identifies the phenomenon, and explains why. It therefore indicates how we might address our own shortcomings- our doubts, our indifference, our inaction and lack of commitment. And yes, of course I mean mine, too.
So read it, discuss it, argue with it, learn from it.

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Excellent piece of research .

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2021

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In-depth research in analytical framework into the quest for Scottish independence, identifying determinants such as culture, language, colonisation, self determination, displacement of population and more. I could not put it down! It should be prescribed reading for politicians of all parties within the UK before they give their opinions on the Scottish constitution.

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Mjw

A missed opportunity

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2021

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A plea for the traditional Scots language to be taught in Scottish schools is the books particular exhortation. Apparently this is the language with which 1.6 million Scots think and express themselves. That the remaining population (the Anglophiles) speak English is acknowledged.

Essentially the balance of the book is repetitious, devoted to blaming all things upon the English.

Did ‘very few Scots’ really benefit from Empire? Then what created the jute industry of Dundee, the ship-building, coal and steel industries of Scotland’s Central belt, Edinburgh New Town, museums, libraries, public buildings, towns and villages?

Should Scotland be absolved of its debts because 4 million people left Scotland to prosper elsewhere?

So a ‘Scottish Language Act’, Mrs Sturgeon, why not?

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Starpyor

Excellent

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2021

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Extremely well researched. After reading this book no-one should be in any doubt about the legitimacy of Scotland's right to become an independent nation once again. Should be compulsory reading for all MSPs. I especially like his argument concerning the Scots language.

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Stan Wilson

At last a way out?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 December 2021

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Excellent breakdown and analysis of what is happening in Scotland with strong routes out of this stramash caused in part by this kowtowing NEW SNP and decades of incompetence and colonial underhanded interference.

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