Living in Scotland: Social and Economic Change Since 1980 by David McCrone (Engl

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Living in Scotland gives an account of the key social changes in Scottish society, describing how it has been transformed over the last two to three decades.

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This study asks how Scottish society has been transformed since the last two to three decades. The changes in demography, the nature of employment, educational opportunities, gender inequalities, social class, geographical mobility, income and wealth and lifestyles, are explored as the authors ask how and why Scotland has changed, and whether it is still distinctive in comparison with the rest of the UK and Europe. Drawing on data from government statistics, large-scale surveys and over-time data sources, the key social changes in Scotland are charted and accounted for, through a primarily sociological analysis. In order to ensure accessibility and interest, the emphasis is on text rather than data. For readers interested in the more statistical elements of the subject there are guides to relevant and useful sources at the end of each chapter. The book is arranged thematically, with dimensions such as gender, age, geographical region and type of regions running throughout in as systematic a format as possible, for ease of cross-referencing.There are chapters on population and demography; families and households; work and employment; income, wealth and poverty; social class and social opportunity; education and life chances; and consumption, life-style and culture. A conclusion asks where Scotland is going in terms of the social trends identified by the authors, and what are the political and cultural implications of these trends.

Author Biography

Lindsay Paterson is Professor of Educational Policy at the University of Edinburgh. His books include The Scottish Electorate, >A Diverse Assembly, The Autonomy of Modern Scotland and Politics and Society in Scotland. Frank Bechhofer is University Fellow and Emeritus Professor of Social Research, University of Edinburgh. In 1986 he founded the Research Centre for Social Sciences and was its Director until 1997. David McCrone is a Professor of Sociology, and co-director of the University of Edinburgh's Institute of Governance. Publications include Has Devolution Delivered? (ed with Bromley, C., Curtice, J. and Park, A.) (Edinburgh University Press, 2006) and Living in Scotland: social and economic change since 1980 (with L. Paterson and F. Bechhofer) (Edinburgh University Press, 2004).

Table of Contents

List of Tables in Main Text; List of Supplementary Tables in Appendix I; List of Figures in Main Text; Preface; Notes on the Authors; Introduction; 1. Population and Demography; 2. Families and Households; 3. Work and Employment; 4. Income, Wealth and Poverty; 5. Social Class and Social Opportunity (chapter written jointly with Cristina Iannelli); 6. Education and Life Chances; 7. Consumption, Lifestyle and Culture; 8. Conclusions; Appendix I Supplementary Tables; Appendix 2 Sources of Data; Appendix 3 Measuring Social Class; Appendix 4 Comparing Percentages; References; Index.

Long Description

Shortlisted for the Saltire Society/NLS Scottish Research Book of the Year Award, 2005 Living in Scotland gives an account of the key social changes in Scottish society, describing how it has been transformed over the last two to three decades. Drawing on a uniquely wide range of data from government statistics, social surveys and over-time data sources, the book tells the story of society in Scotland during the approach and arrival of the new century. The authors analyse the large-scale changes which have profoundly altered Scottish society affecting the country's demography, patterns of work and employment, the distributions of income, wealth and poverty, social class and social mobility, educational opportunities, and patterns of consumption and lifestyle. While Scotland shares many of these social trends with similar western societies, its reaction to them is shaped by its own history and culture. The authors argue that Scotland is now a more affluent, comfortable and pleasant place to live in than just two or three decades ago, but that it remains seriously divided and stratified. A significant minority of its people remain disadvantaged and relatively deprived. This represents the major political and cultural challenge for the new Scotland. Living in Scotland is written by three of the country's foremost sociologists. Together, they build a picture of a changing Scotland at the beginning of the 21st century.Key Features:* A cd-rom of all the key tables is provided with the book* Written by three of Scotland's foremost sociologists* Builds a picture of the changing society of Scotland over the second half of the twentieth century* Uses a uniquely wide range of statistical data sources which are set in context and explained in non-technical ways

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Shortlisted for the Saltire Society/NLS Scottish Research Book of the Year Award, 2005 Living in Scotland gives an account of the key social changes in Scottish society, describing how it has been transformed over the last two to three decades. Drawing on a uniquely wide range of data from government statistics, social surveys and over-time data sources, the book tells the story of society in Scotland during the approach and arrival of the new century. The authors analyse the large-scale changes which have profoundly altered Scottish society affecting the country's demography, patterns of work and employment, the distributions of income, wealth and poverty, social class and social mobility, educational opportunities, and patterns of consumption and lifestyle. While Scotland shares many of these social trends with similar western societies, its reaction to them is shaped by its own history and culture. The authors argue that Scotland is now a more affluent, comfortable and pleasant place to live in than just two or three decades ago, but that it remains seriously divided and stratified. A significant minority of its people remain disadvantaged and relatively deprived. This represents the major political and cultural challenge for the new Scotland. Living in Scotland is written by three of the country's foremost sociologists. Together, they build a picture of a changing Scotland at the beginning of the 21st century. Key Features: A cd-rom of all the key tables is provided with the book Written by three of Scotland's foremost sociologists Builds a picture of the changing society of Scotland over the second half of the twentieth century Uses a uniquely wide range of statistical data sources which are set in context and explained in non-technical ways

Details ISBN074861785X Author Frank Bechhofer Short Title LIVING IN SCOTLAND Publisher Edinburgh University Press Language English ISBN-10 074861785X ISBN-13 9780748617852 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Subtitle Social and Economic Change Since 1980 Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Illustrations Residence ENK Pages 256 DEWEY 303.409411 DOI 10.1604/9780748617852 UK Release Date 2004-07-21 AU Release Date 2004-07-21 NZ Release Date 2004-07-21 Publication Date 2004-07-21 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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