At a time when many European nationalist movements are attempting to preserve their culture by rejecting immigration and diversification, openness to immigration and diversity is a central political strategy for Scottish nation building, making Scotland a key case study for how nationalist sentiments and cosmopolitan identities can join together. This book discusses whether the pro-immigration strategies implemented by the Scottish political leadership could be employed elsewhere, addressing ongoing public debates about minority integration and multiculturalism in Western democracies, and the potential power of local or national political elites to steer rhetoric against anti-immigrant forces.
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This welcome book is the first to provide a comprehensive analysis of the historical origins, political dynamics, party positioning and public attitudes on migration in Scotland. It helps explain the distinctive brand of civic nationalism espoused by political elites, and how it relates to less effusive public attitudes on migration. It should be essential reading for scholars and policy-makers working on migration politics and multi-level politics, and will also be a compelling and accessible read for non-experts with an interest in this hugely important topic. * Christina Boswell, University of Edinburgh *
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Höhe: 157 mm
Breite: 234 mm
Dicke: 24 mm
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978-1-4744-9159-4 (9781474491594)
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Aubrey Westfall is Associate Professor of Political Science at Wheaton College. She is co-author of The Politics of the Headscarf in the United States (2018, Cornell University Press).
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Associate Professor of Political ScienceWheaton College
Introduction: The Political Context of a Unique Scottish Approach to Migration
The Promise: A Brief History of Migration in Scotland
The Project: Building a Scottish Nation with "New Scots"
The People: Migration and Scottish National Identity
The Promise: The Benefits of Immigration for Scotland
The Problem: Promoting Social Cohesion and Antiracism in Scotland
The Politics: Party Competition over Immigration in Westminster and Holyrood
The Press: Newspaper Reporting on Immigration in the UK versus Scotland
The Public: Attitudes Towards Immigration in Scotland
The Projections: Alternative Futures for the Politics of Immigration in Scotland
Conclusion: The Prospects for Attracting and Retaining Migrants in Scotland
