{"product_id":"scotland-rising-the-case-for-independence","title":"Scotland Rising","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Scottish independence debate has consequences for Scotland, British politics, the future of the UK - and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eScotland Rising\u003c\/em\u003e, Gerry Hassan addresses the key questions in this debate with a deep dive into its history, beyond the usual references to Thatcherism, Toryism and Westminster, by analysing the relative decline of the UK, the nature of the British state, its capitalist economy and politics that underpin it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, a distinctive, autonomous Scotland has emerged beyond Nichola Sturgeon’s SNP and independence that has demanded more self-government. \u003cem\u003eScotland Rising\u003c\/em\u003e highlights the importance of culture, stories and collective voices in reshaping how people see Scotland, both in during the first referendum in 2014 and again today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis debate is of relevance to everyone in the UK, including England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Can politics and democracy liberate people from the wreckage of Westminster? And if the Scots can, could it inspire others? \u003cem\u003eScotland Rising\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for anyone with an interest in the future of Scotland and the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pluto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54190910079320,"sku":null,"price":97.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780745347271.jpg?v=1769754619","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/scotland-rising-the-case-for-independence","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}