Originally published in 1977, this book provided the first analysis of the processes of political integration and devolution within the British Isles, taking account of the social, economic and cultural factors involved as well as the unique character of the political system, together with the growth of Scottish and Welsh nationalism. The book contains both an analysis of the nationalist movements of Ireland, Ulster, Scotland and Wales and a critical assessment of the way British central Governments have reacted to these movements.
Originally published in 1964, this book remains a seminal source for contemporary political scientists and offers exceptional insights into notions of responsibility. Wahlke (1971) describes it as ‘one of the best analytical surveys of representation.’
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Original Review of Political Integration and Disintegration in the British Isles:
A lucid examinationwritten by a well-known political scientista commendable work. Fritz Stern, Foreign Affairs, 1978.
1.Introduction
2. The Growth of the United Kingdom
3. Nationalism and
Political Integration
4. Ireland: Nationalism and Its Consequences
5.
Ireland: Disintegration and Its Lessons
6. Scottish Nationalism
7. Welsh
Nationalism
8. English Nationalism and National Attitudes
9. The Devolution
Proposals
10. Conclusions and Speculations.
A. H. Birch was Emeritus Professor of Political Science, University of Victoria, BC, Canada.
