ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1977, at a time when Scottish affairs were in a state of flux as the debate over political devolution and self-government was pursued, this book deals with key features of Scottish development. It explores the main issues which were then being considered in the planning of Scotland’s future. The contributors discuss the issues from a global perspective using Scotland as an occasion for detailed focus.

chapter 1|11 pages

The Scottish Identity

chapter 2|14 pages

The Arts in Scotland

chapter 3|12 pages

Mineral Wealth

chapter 4|27 pages

The Growth of the Energy Industries

chapter 5|12 pages

The Scottish Diet

chapter 6|11 pages

Health Care

chapter 7|12 pages

The Educational System

chapter 8|9 pages

Trends in the Economy

chapter 9|9 pages

The Outlook for Industry

chapter 10|10 pages

Prospects for Transport

chapter 11|15 pages

The Built Environment

chapter 12|8 pages

Scotland's Defence

chapter 13|13 pages

The Political Response

chapter 14|3 pages

Afterword