The modern Scottish diaspora : contemporary debates and perspectives
Murray Stewart Leith (Editor), Duncan Sim (Editor)
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
1 online resource (x, 277 pages)
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Introduction : the Scottish diaspora / Murray Stewart Leith and Duncan Sim
Scottish emigration and the creation of the diaspora / Edward J. Cowan
The Scottish diaspora and the empire / Michael Fry
Scots by association : clubs and societies in the Scottish diaspora / Kim Sullivan
Doing business with the Scottish diaspora / Mike Danson and Jim Mather
Scottish politics and the diaspora / Murray Stewart Leith
Invisible and inaudible? England's Scottish diaspora and the politics of the union / Andrew Mycock
Scottish diasporic identity in Europe / Murray Stewart Leith and Duncan Sim
The Gaelic diaspora in North America / Michael Newton
Ancestral 'Scottishness' and heritage tourism / Jenny Blain
Mass market romance fiction and the representation of Scotland in the United States / Euan Hague
Who's depicting who? Media influences and the Scottish diaspora / Ewan Crawford
Sport and the Scottish diaspora / Alan Bairner and Stuart Whigham
Conclusions : the nature and state of the contemporary Scottish diaspora / Murray Stewart Leith and Duncan Sim