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Sectarianism in Scotland (Paperback)
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Sectarianism in Scotland (Paperback)
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Is Scotland a sectarian society? Scotland is divided not by
religion as much as by arguments about the enduring importance of
religious divisions. The 'curse' of Sectarianism is debated in the
Parliament, the General Assembly and in the media. What we have not
had until now is a serious assessment of the evidence. This book
tests the rhetoric with historical and social scientific data,
describing and explaining the changing pattern of relations between
Catholics and Protestants over the 20th century. It concludes that
Catholic integration in Scotland has been far more successful than
most commentators would have us believe. While there were once deep
social, political, economic and cultural divisions, these have now
all but disappeared. In Scotland's increasingly secular society,
religious identity has steeply declined in social significance. The
book is informed by both a considerable body of evidence from new
historical research and major social surveys, and by the authors'
understanding of what the mixing of religion and politics looks
like elsewhere - in America, Australia and New Zealand, as well as
in Ulster. Presenting a reasoned argument and up-to-date
information, the book aims to contribute to a better-informed view
of sectarianism in Scotland. Key Features: *Steve Bruce - the main
author - is a well-known figure in this field. *Written in clear,
accessible, arresting prose. *The first book to challenge the view
that Scotland is a society deeply divided by religion. *A
controversial take on a controversial subject - challenged
long-held assumptions.
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