The Modern Scottish Diaspora: Contemporary Debates and Perspectives

Murray Stewart Leith; Duncan Sim

Published by Edinburgh University Press 2014

The Modern Scottish Diaspora

Contemporary Debates and Perspectives

Murray Stewart Leith and Duncan Sim

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780748681426

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Explores the full range of perspectives on the Scottish diaspora

Coinciding with Scotland’s second year of Homecoming in 2014, The Modern Scottish Diaspora brings together well-established and emerging scholars to present a contemporary ‘diasporic’ perspective on national affairs for Scotland. The book reflects a growing interest in the subject from academics, policy makers and politicians: the Scottish Government has actively developed a diaspora strategy, not least in order to encourage ‘roots tourism’, as individuals come back to visit their ‘homeland’ diaspora.

The authors explore historical perspectives, sociological and anthropological perspectives, issues of public policy and politics, (including the Scottish Government’s diaspora strategy), and the development of business links with the diaspora. Chapters deal with the arts, language and sport, as well as the media and representations of Scotland in the diaspora. The concluding chapter, written by the editors, identifies future challenges in the relationship between Scotland and its diaspora.

The Scots form one of the world’s largest diasporas, with around 30 million people worldwide claiming a Scottish ancestry. There are few countries around the globe without a Caledonian Society, a Burns Club, a Scottish country dance society, or similar organisation. This book serves to remind us of the continuing importance of those links for Scots both at home and abroad. It will be of interest to politicians, public policy makers and Scottish business, as well as to scholars and students of Diaspora Studies.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Contributors Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
1. Introduction: The Scottish Diaspora Murray Stewart Leith and Duncan Sim Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2. Scottish Emigration and the Creation of the Diaspora Edward J. Cowan Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	17
3. The Scottish Diaspora and the Empire Michael Fry Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	32
4. Scots by Association: Clubs and Societies in the Scottish Diaspora Kim Sullivan Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	47
5. Doing Business with the Scottish Diaspora Mike Danson and Jim Mather Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	64
6. Scottish Politics and the Diaspora Murray Stewart Leith Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	81
7. Invisible and Inaudible? England’s Scottish Diaspora and the Politics of the Union Andrew Mycock Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	99
8. Scottish Diasporic Identity in Europe Murray Stewart Leith and Duncan Sim Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	118
9. The Gaelic Diaspora in North America Michael Newton Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	136
10. Ancestral ‘Scottishness’ and Heritage Tourism Jenny Blain Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	153
11. Mass Market Romance Fiction and the Representation of Scotland in the United States Euan Hague Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	171
12. Who’s Depicting Who? Media Influences and the Scottish Diaspora Ewan Crawford Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	191
13. Sport and the Scottish Diaspora Alan Bairner and Stuart Whigham Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	206
14. Conclusions: The Nature and State of the Contemporary Scottish Diaspora Murray Stewart Leith and Duncan Sim Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	222
Notes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	231
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	235
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	271

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Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 288
Keywords: Scottish Studies

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Published: July 21, 2014
ISBN: 9780748681426