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Originally published in 1978, but now re-issued with a new Preface
by James Mitchell, this volume traces the rise of the SNP, with
special emphasis on explaining the increase of the National Party
vote in Scotland from the early 1960s to the late 1970s. The book
draws much of its information from interviews with members and
ex-members of the SNP, including some who helped to found the party
in 1928. In describing the movement and giving an account of its
main features, the author begins with a discussion of various
aspects of Scottish society which have contributed to the growth of
nationalism. These include the political developments of the Labour
movement, the economic history of 20th Century Scotland the
development of youth culture and in particular, the interest in
folk music, as well as developments in the Church, the army, and
the press.
Originally published in 1978, but now re-issued with a new Preface
by James Mitchell, this volume traces the rise of the SNP, with
special emphasis on explaining the increase of the National Party
vote in Scotland from the early 1960s to the late 1970s. The book
draws much of its information from interviews with members and
ex-members of the SNP, including some who helped to found the party
in 1928. In describing the movement and giving an account of its
main features, the author begins with a discussion of various
aspects of Scottish society which have contributed to the growth of
nationalism. These include the political developments of the Labour
movement, the economic history of 20th Century Scotland the
development of youth culture and in particular, the interest in
folk music, as well as developments in the Church, the army, and
the press.
Scotland has a parliament for the first time in almost 300 years,
and this book is an account of how this came about. The authors
trace the origins and history of the demand for home rule in
Scotland, focusing particularly on developments following the
failure of the first referendum on the issue in 1979, which
culminated in a second referendum in September 1997.
This major political event attracted national and international
interest, and its decisive result was a milestone in Scottish
history. This work presents an analysis of the referendum campaign
at both national and local levels, including media coverage of the
event and the outcome. The reactions of voters are explored on the
basis of a large survey of the electorate, and lessons to be learnt
about referendums in the UK and elsewhere are discussed.
Scotland has a parliament for the first time in almost 300 years,
and this book is an account of how this came about. The authors
trace the origins and history of the demand for home rule in
Scotland, focusing particularly on developments following the
failure of the first referendum on the issue in 1979, which
culminated in a second referendum in September 1997.
This major political event attracted national and international
interest, and its decisive result was a milestone in Scottish
history. This work presents an analysis of the referendum campaign
at both national and local levels, including media coverage of the
event and the outcome. The reactions of voters are explored on the
basis of a large survey of the electorate, and lessons to be learnt
about referendums in the UK and elsewhere are discussed.
Based on the research of a small advisory group formed of key
figures in the Scottish Parliament, Jim Johnston and James Mitchell
use their extensive experience of Scottish politics to discuss
ideas about the Parliament's future. Sir Paul Grice, Holyrood chief
executive, is chairing the advisory group which includes members
such as former PO George Reid, Caroline Gardner (Auditor General),
Louise MacDonald (chief exec Young Scot), and Sarah Davidson (civil
servant). Made up of a series of short essays, this book discusses
vital issues such as public engagement, key challenges for the
Parliament arising from issues such as Brexit, and what we can
learn from the past. This book is truly essential read in this
uncertain but exciting time for Scottish politics.
‘Stop the world, Scotland wants to get on.’ - Hamilton,
Scotland, 3 November 1967 A young couple, married only one day,
join a group of eager SNP supporters in the early morning of the
by-election to gather last minute votes around Hamilton.
Journalists scrap pre-recorded interview answers in the middle of
the night as they do not adequately convey the political event that
would transform Scottish politics thereafter. Instead, a
17-year-old is sent out to collect responses that better capture
the tremendous political upset that has just occurred. ‘Winnie
Wins by a Mile!’ was splashed across the Hamilton Advertiser’s
front page. This book details the political history and moments
leading up to the election of the SNP’s Winnie Ewing and the
profound effect her success has had on the political landscape of
Scotland and the UK since. Professor James Mitchell of the
University of Edinburgh provides an insightful examination of the
different factors that contributed to Ewing and the SNP’s 1967
success. Through interviews with and surveys of SNP members,
archival research and trawling through contemporary sources,
Mitchell presents a multi-layered understanding of this crucial
turning point in Scottish politics. This watershed by-election was
transformative for the SNP and for Scotland. In the increasingly
turbulent waters of contemporary politics, Hamilton 1967 provides a
necessary historical context to assist in one’s navigation of the
political landscape today.
The organ is one of the oldest instruments in Western music, and
its sound has inspired many of the greatest composers from the past
half a millennium from Bach through to Messiaen. The full
possibilities of the instrument, however, have often been
overlooked. Orchestration textbooks tend to mention the organ only
in passing, with little practical advice for the composer to latch
onto. Many organ books will explain technical jargon and how the
organ is designed, but do not discuss what should actually be
written in the score. This book, on the other hand, offers a
practical guide for composers on how to write idiomatically for the
instrument with the aim of helping them exploit the instrument's
full timbral and technical potential. It provides in depth advice
not only on notation but also the full resources of the modern
organ, including dedicated chapters on registration, writing for
manuals and pedals, and using the organ in ensembles, among others.
Multiple musical examples are quoted from across the history of
organ repertoire, with a particular focus on contemporary composers
and music. There is advice tailored to non-classical musicians,
such as guidance on virtual instruments. The online companion
website to this book provides video demonstrations, chapter
summaries, sample organ stop-lists and other useful further
resources. In summary, the goal of this book is to show not just
what organ music was, or what it is, but what it can be.
By any measure, the story of the Scottish National Party is an
extraordinary one.Forced to endure decades of electoral irrelevance
since its creation in the 1930s, during which it often found itself
grappling with internal debate on strategy, and rebellion from
within its own ranks, the SNP virtually swept the board in the 2015
general election, winning all but three of Scotland's fifty-nine
seats in Westminster. What's more, under the current leadership of
Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP has never been a more important force in
the landscape of British politics.The leaders who have stood at its
helm during this tumultuous eighty-year history - from Sir
Alexander MacEwen to Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond - have
steered the SNP vessel with varying degrees of success, but there
is no doubt that all have contributed to the shape, purpose and
ultimate goal of the party of government we see today.The latest
addition to the acclaimed British Political Leaders series,
Scottish National Party Leaders examines each of these senior
figures for the first time, and is essential reading for anyone
curious about how this former fringe party evolved into a political
phenomenon, changing not only the face of Scottish politics, but
British politics as well.
In May 1999 the Scottish Parliament opened with high expectations.
The decade since has seen a transformation in Scottish politics. As
the Parliament's 10th anniversary approaches, now is the perfect
time to reflect on its role in the Scottish and wider UK political
process. What have been the challenges and its achievements? Have
expectations been met? The Scottish Parliament's four Founding
Principles - access and participation, equal opportunities,
accountability and power sharing - aimed to establish a body
answerable to the people of Scotland. This project, run by the
Hansard Society, will bring together a group of varied and
distinguished commentators to discuss some of the key issues in the
development of the Scottish Parliament over the past decade. They
will explore whether initial expectations have been met and analyse
how the Parliament has evolved at the core of a new Scottish
political process.
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Callan - Volume 2 (CD)
James Mitchell, Peter Mitchell; Performed by Ben Miles, Frank Skinner; Steve Foxon; Directed by …
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Adapted from series creator James Mitchell's Sunday Express Short
Stories by his son Peter Mitchell, four new adventures expand the
themes explored in the television show. David Callan works for The
Section, a top-secret counter-espionage organisation. He's a
killer, a trained assassin, and the best at what he does. But that
doesn't mean he has to like it. With the aid of the burglar Lonely;
fellow operative Meres; and Section secretary Liz, Callan fulfils
the orders of departmental head Hunter and finds himself in very
murky waters. Murder, betrayal, and model soldiers. It's all in a
day's work for Callan. 2.1 File on a Difficult Don. The cap and
gown meet the gun and bullet when Callan visits the Dreaming Spires
to protect a codebreaker. 2.2 File on a Mourning Mother. Callan and
Meres are investigating the mysterious death of a scientist at a
top secret research centre when they discover, Hell hath no fury...
2.3 File on an Elusive Engineer. Callan and Meres are sent to
protect a British engineer from an assassination attempt and then
find themselves all at sea. 2.4 File on an Angry American. The CIA
plans to execute a double agent on British soil and Callan is sent
to make sure the target's wife doesn't get caught in the
cross-fire. CAST: Ben Miles (Callan), Frank Skinner (Lonely)
Nicholas Briggs (Hunter), Jane Slavin (Liz), Nicholas Day (Odgers),
Jason Nwoga (Routledge/Stone), Imogen Church (Conchita), Michael
Jibson (Earl of Burgos/Rod Mercer), Emily Raymond (Diana Browne),
Tam Williams (Toby Meres), Mark Elstob (Judd/Jorge/Armstrong), Lara
Lemon (Miss Townley), Jamie Parker (Peter Carteret/Mackley), Jade
Anouka (Angela Wain), Beth Chalmers (Mrs Ventris).
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Callan - Volume 1 (CD)
James Mitchell, Peter Mitchell; Directed by Ken Bentley; Performed by Ben Miles, Frank Skinner; …
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Full-cast adaptations of Callan stories originally published in the
Sunday Express. Adapted from series creator James Mitchell's Sunday
Express Short Stories by his son Peter Mitchell, four new
adventures will expand the themes explored in the television show.
Murder, betrayal and model soldiers. It's all in a day's work for
Callan. 1.1 File on a Deadly Deadshot by James Mitchell (adapted by
Peter Mitchell). With Lonely posing as his gentleman's gentleman,
the section's top operative David Callan is sent to a country
estate in Northumberland to infiltrate a rich men's shooting party.
One of his companions is an assassin but which one? High living and
high stakes on the grouse moors as Callan attempts to work out
which of the dead-shots is a man-hunter.1.2 File on a Classy Club
by James Mitchell. (adapted by Peter Mitchell). Callan finds the
odds are stacked against him when he poses as a high roller at
London's top casino. His mission is to lose all his money but he
almost loses his life when he stumbles into an East German spy
cell. Perhaps a card sharp from Lonely's past can help Callan turn
the tables. 1.3 File on an Awesome Amateur by James Mitchell
(adapted by Peter Mitchell). Callan and Meres are despatched to a
cultural festival in Venice to snatch a Russian poet from under the
noses of the KGB. But the success of the mission depends upon the
expertise of amateur sleuth and keen ornithologist Cynthia Widgery.
Feathers fly on the Grand Canal... 1.4 File on a Harassed Hunter by
James Mitchell (adapted by Peter Mitchell). Callan is drawn into a
dark secret when Hunter invites him to fly to Newcastle for a trip
to the theatre. The plot thickens when an alcoholic actor and a
decoy called Prenderghast lead Callan to one of the KGB's most
proficient killers. The setting for the denouement is far too close
for comfort.The classic television series from the Sixties returns
with a star-studded cast, in brand new audio adaptations from Big
Finish Productions. Originally broadcast in 1967,Callan took the
burgeoning world of spy drama, and brought a much darker tone to
the genre. Having similar responsibilities to MI5, Callan used the
most ruthless and lethal techniques to get the job done, each
method meticulously filed by `The Section' (the organisation behind
operative Callan), colour coding each lethal tactic. Four series of
the original television series were produced between 1967 and 1972,
plus a cinema film released in 1974 and a TV comeback in 1981. And
now, Callan is set to return on audio at Big Finish adapted from
series creator James Mitchell's Telegraph Short Stories by his son
Peter Mitchell. CAST: Ben Miles (Callan), Frank Skinner (Lonely),
Nicholas Briggs (Hunter), Jane Slavin (Liz), David Rintoul
(Baumer), Justin Avoth (Endicott), Glen McReady (Minns), Louis
Tamone (Lorimer / Waiter), Tam Williams (Toby Meres), Mark Elstob
(Karl / Judd / Willis), Robert Portal (Bulky Berkeley / Lubov),
Annabelle Dowler (Amparo Soller / Barbara Jackson), Gyuri Sarossy
(Marty Rivers), Beth Goddard (Cynthia Widgery / Auntie Gertie /
Adrienn),Teddy Kempner (Evan Lang / Joe 'Plastic' MacNamara),
Leighton Pugh (Petrov).
Based on the research of a small advisory group formed of key
figures in the Scottish Parliament, Jim Johnston and James Mitchell
use their extensive experience of Scottish politics to discuss
ideas about the Parliament's future. Sir Paul Grice, Holyrood chief
executive, is chairing the advisory group which includes members
such as former PO George Reid, Caroline Gardner (Auditor General),
Louise MacDonald (chief exec Young Scot), and Sarah Davidson (civil
servant). Made up of a series of short essays, this book discusses
vital issues such as public engagement, key challenges for the
Parliament arising from issues such as Brexit, and what we can
learn from the past. This book is truly essential read in this
uncertain but exciting time for Scottish politics.
From the American and British counter-insurgency in Iraq to the
bombing of Dresden and the Amristar Massacre in India, civilians
are often abused and killed when they are caught in the cross-fire
of wars and other conflicts. In Democracy’s Blameless Leaders,
Neil Mitchell examines how leaders in democracies manage the blame
for the abuse and the killing of civilians, arguing that
politicians are likely to react in a self-interested and
opportunistic way and seek to deny and evade accountability. Using
empirical evidence from well-known cases of abuse and atrocity
committed by the security forces of established, liberal
democracies, Mitchell shows that self-interested political leaders
will attempt to evade accountability for abuse and atrocity, using
a range of well-known techniques including denial, delay,
diversion, and delegation to pass blame for abuse and atrocities to
the lowest plausible level. Mitchell argues that, despite the
conventional wisdom that accountability is a ‘central feature’
of democracies, it is only a rare and courageous leader who acts
differently, exposing the limits of accountability in democratic
societies. As democracies remain embroiled in armed conflicts, and
continue to try to come to grips with past atrocities,
Democracy’s Blameless Leaders provides a timely analysis of why
these events occur, why leaders behave as they do, and how a more
accountable system might be developed.
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