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Explores the connectedness of the diaspora to the homeland from a variety of different perspectives This book explores a range of different perspectives on the Scottish diaspora, reflecting a growing interest in the subject from academics, politicians and policy makers and coinciding with Scotland's second year of homecoming in 2014. The Scottish Government has actively developed a diaspora strategy, not least in order to encourage `roots tourism’, as those individuals of Scots descent come back to visit their `homeland’ diaspora. Key Features Examines the importance of links within the Scottish diaspora for Scots both at home and abroad. Multi-disciplinary perspectives from literature to sport Of interest to policy makers, genealogists, tourism bodies, politicians and general public 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. The diaspora is therefore of interest to politicians, to public policy makers and to Scottish business; as well as to those working in the media, in sport, in literature and in music.

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"""In 2011 Tom Devine suggested that Scottish diaspora studies were still in their intellectual infancy, despite the immense contributions made by some researchers over the last few years. His words did not go unnoticed; the volume under review is an impressive response."" -- Barbara C. Murison, University of Western Ontario, Northern Scotland"

"In 2011 Tom Devine suggested that Scottish diaspora studies were still in their intellectual infancy, despite the immense contributions made by some researchers over the last few years. His words did not go unnoticed; the volume under review is an impressive response.--Barbara C. Murison, University of Western Ontario ""Northern Scotland"" Scotland, a small country for so long embroiled in argument about its future, needs to reach out more effectively to the millions of people - all around the world - who consider themselves partly or wholly Scottish. For anyone looking to understand or connect with our diaspora, this wide-ranging and authoritative book provides a first-rate starting-point.-- ""James Hunter, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of the Highlands and Islands"" The strength of the volume lies in its explicit links with issues facing Scotland and the diaspora today. The relevance of many chapters is evident, such as Jenny Blain's ""Ancestral 'Scottishness' and Heritage Tourism"" and Andrew Mycock's ""Invisible and Inaudible? England's Scottish Diaspora and the Politics of the Union."" The volume also benefits from not being strictly historical, and therefore some of the central issues to the study of diaspora are viewed in a different light... The diverse subject matter makes this collection appealing to a wide audience. Anyone who wishes to better understand how the diaspora continues to affect Scotland today, and how Scotland continues to affect the diaspora, will find use in this volume.'--Laura Harrison, University of Edinburgh ""International Review of Scottish Studies"""

In 2011 Tom Devine suggested that Scottish diaspora studies were still in their intellectual infancy, despite the immense contributions made by some researchers over the last few years. His words did not go unnoticed; the volume under review is an impressive response. -- Barbara C. Murison, University of Western Ontario, Northern Scotland

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Murray Stewart Leith is a Lecturer in Politics at the University of the West of Scotland. He has published articles on national identity, nationalism and Scottish politics, examining the political and social changes wrought by devolution. Duncan Sim is Reader in Sociology at the University of the West of Scotland. His research interests lie in issues of ethnicity and identity. He has undertaken research projects on housing and welfare services for black and minority ethnic groups, asylum seekers, refugees and migrant workers, for a range of funders including both central and local government, charities and the voluntary sector. Recent research has been on issues of identity within Scotland, and particularly within the Scottish diaspora, in North America, in England and in Europe. He is the author of: American Scots: The Scottish Diaspora and the USA (Dunedin Academic Press, 2011)

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