Political Integration and Disintegration in the British Isles

by Anthony H. Birch

Overview

Originally published in 1977, this book provided the first analysis of the processes of political integration and devolution within the British Isles, taking account of the social, economic and cultural factors involved as well as the unique character of the political system, together with the growth of Scottish and Welsh nationalism. The book contains both an analysis of the nationalist movements of Ireland, Ulster, Scotland and Wales and a critical assessment of the way British central Governments have reacted to these movements.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040042137
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/26/2024
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Government
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	180
File size:	399 KB

About the Author

A. H. Birch was Emeritus Professor of Political Science, University of Victoria, BC, Canada.

Table of Contents

1.Introduction 2. The Growth of the United Kingdom 3. Nationalism and Political Integration 4. Ireland: Nationalism and Its Consequences 5. Ireland: Disintegration and Its Lessons 6. Scottish Nationalism 7. Welsh Nationalism 8. English Nationalism and National Attitudes 9. The Devolution Proposals 10. Conclusions and Speculations.

Editorial Reviews

Original Review of Political Integration and Disintegration in the British Isles:

‘A lucid examination…written by a well-known political scientist…a commendable work.’ Fritz Stern, Foreign Affairs, 1978.

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