{"product_id":"a-new-scotland-9780745345062","title":"A New Scotland","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking beyond devolution and independence, how can we construct a brighter future for Scotland?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The push for Scottish devolution came with a well-respected agenda for political reform. What would be the equivalent agenda for Scottish independence? This book provides an impressive list of ways to connect constitutional change to social justice reform'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Paul Cairney, Professor of Politics and Public Policy, University of Stirling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An important contribution to the debate about the state of our society. It comes against a backdrop of rising social and economic inequality, class division and poverty impacting on too many of our fellow citizens'\u003c\/p\u003e -- Neil Findlay, former councillor in West Lothian and Labour MSP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A refreshing and challenging antidote to the stale arguments currently dominating Scottish politics. It roots debate firmly in the search for equality, fairness and sustainability with an impressive array of contributors, ideas and critiques'\u003c\/p\u003e -- James Mitchell, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Edinburgh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements \u003cbr\u003e About the Jimmy Reid Foundation (JRF) \u003cbr\u003e Foreword - Rozanne Foyer (Scottish Trades Union Congress)\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: Social Justice in Scotland - Gregor Gall\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePart I: Key Issues\u003cbr\u003e 1. The Structural Development of Poverty and Inequality - Carlo Morelli (University of Dundee) and Gerry Mooney (Open University Scotland)\u003cbr\u003e 2. Towards Climate Justice - Mary Church (Friends of the Earth Scotland), Niamh McNulty (Climate Camp Scotland) and Eurig Scandrett (Queen Margaret University)\u003cbr\u003e 3. Neoliberalism and Scotland - George Kerevan (former SNP MP)\u003cbr\u003e 4. Economic Democracy and Public Participation - Andrew Cumbers (University of Glasgow) and Robert McMaster (University of Glasgow)\u003cbr\u003e 5. Re-thinking Public Ownership for an Independent Scotland - Alex de Ruyter (Birmingham City University) and Geoff Whittam (Glasgow Caledonian University)\u003cbr\u003e 6. Can Democracy Go Hand-in-Hand with Efficiency? - David Erdal (author on employee ownership) and John Bratton (sociologist)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePart II: Policy Areas\u003cbr\u003e 7. Towards an Effective Right to Housing in Scotland - Regina Serpa (University of Stirling) and Emma Saunders (housing campaigner)\u003cbr\u003e 8. Creating a Healthier Scotland - Iain Ferguson (University of the West of Scotland) and Gerry McCartney (University of Glasgow)\u003cbr\u003e 9. Improving Learning: Education after the Pandemic - Brian Boyd (University of Strathclyde), Larry Flanagan (EIS union), Henry Maitles (University of the West of Scotland) and Mary Senior (UCU union)\u003cbr\u003e 10. Income, Wealth and Inequality in Scotland - Mike Danson (Heriot-Watt University) and Francis Stuart (Scottish Trades Union Congress)\u003cbr\u003e 11. Fiscal Policy in Scotland: Under Devolution and Under Independence - Jim Cuthbert (Scottish Office Chief Statistician, retired)\u003cbr\u003e 12. Governing Scotland - Robin McAlpine (Common Weal), James Henderson (independent researcher) and Claire Bynner (University of Glasgow)\u003cbr\u003e 13. Decent Work in Scotland: A Charter for Change - Jane Carolan (Institute of Employment Rights Scotland), Ruth Dukes (University of Glasgow) and Eleanor Kirk (University of Glasgow)\u003cbr\u003e 14. Alienation and Exclusion to Empowerment and Inclusion? Human Rights in Scotland - Carole Ewart (independent consultant), Janis McDonald (human rights campaigner) and Sean Whittaker (University of Dundee)\u003cbr\u003e 15. Towards Gender Justice: Enhancing Participation, Reimagining Economics and Ending Gender-based Violence - Kirsty Alexander (University of Strathclyde) and Jenny Morrison (University of Glasgow)\u003cbr\u003e 16. Race and Migration in Scotland - Gareth Mulvey (University of Glasgow), Talat Ahmed (University of Edinburgh) and Colin Clark (University of the West of Scotland)\u003cbr\u003e 17. Land Ownership and Community Development - Mike Danson (Heriot-Watt University) and Craig Dalzell (Common Weal)\u003cbr\u003e 18. Confounding the Capitalist Car-centric Culture - Caitlin Doyle Cottrill (University of Aberdeen), Ellie Harrison (Bring Back British Rail and Get Glasgow Moving) and David Spaven (railway author)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePart III: Political Practice\u003cbr\u003e 19. Leisure and culture - Kathryn A. Burnett (University of the West of Scotland) and Douglas Chalmers (Glasgow Caledonian University)\u003cbr\u003e 20. Radical Scotland - Rory Scothorne (University of Edinburgh) and Ewan Gibbs (University of Glasgow)\u003cbr\u003e 21. Social Democracy and Labourism - Alex Law (University of Abertay) and Kenny MacAskill (Alba MP)\u003cbr\u003e 22. ‘The People’s Parliament’, Political Classes and ‘The Missing Scotland’ - Gerry Hassan (Glasgow Caledonian University) and Hannah Graham (University of Stirling)\u003cbr\u003e 23. Community Campaigns: the Power to Change - Willie Sullivan (Electoral Reform Society Scotland), Lynn Henderson (PCS union), Linda Somerville (Scottish Trades Union Congress) and Ruth Lightbody (Glasgow Caledonian University)\u003cbr\u003e 24. Constitutional Conundrums: Is There Still a Third Way? - Michael Keating (University of Aberdeen)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfterword: From National to Local - Dave Watson (former Head of Policy and Campaigns at UNISON Scotland)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eContributors’ Biographies\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pluto Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865701003607,"sku":"9780745345062","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780745345062.jpg?v=1722275171","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-new-scotland-9780745345062","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}