After Britain: New Labor And The Return Of Scotland; Author: Nairn, Tom; Hardback; Book

Author: Nairn, Tom
Hardback; Book
336 pages
Published: January 2000
Granta Books
ISBN: 1862072930

A controversial and comprehensive analysis of Scottish politics before and after devolution, Tom Nairn's After Britain provides a scathing analysis of the twilight of an ancient state: the United Kingdom. In his mordantly funny and brilliant survey of New Labour's plans, Nairn cuts through the glitz and spin of the politics to the empty policies underneath, revealing an alternative future to that envisioned by the government.A scathing analysis of the twilight of an ancient state: the United Kingdom. Previously announced in June 1999 book guide. A scathing analysis of the twilight of an ancient state: the United Kingdom. Previously announced in June 1999 book guide.An analysis of the state of the United Kingdom, which boasts a constitutional monarchy without a written constitution, a parliamentary democracy with an undemocratic second chamber and a rule of law without a full bill of rights or freedom of information.