This is an important and timely contribution to the ongoing debate on Scotland's constitutional status. There is much in this book that will please but also irritate people holding different political views. Its greatest value is in its contribution to serious debate. Politicians will gut it for evidence and quotes to sustain these differing views - testimony to its importance. Anyone interested in Scotland's future should read it first hand. -- Professor James Mitchell, University of Strathclyde Commonly, Scottish independence is judged in very general terms as to whether it is desirable. This book deliberately sets that aside - and, from a politically neutral standpoint, asks all the other detailed questions: how independence might be achieved, legally, constitutionally and financially; what would be the constraints and hurdles to overcome; what would be the international implications. It is to be commended for its thoroughness and clarity - and for its contribution to the debate over Scotland's future. -- Brian Taylor, Political Editor, BBC Scotland How might Scotland achieve independence? What would be the consequences for the people and the economy? This is a serious study of these crucial issues and it analyses the legal and political consequences. Civil servants, journalists, politicians and academics will be particularly interested. The authors are to be commended ! every pertinent question relating to how Scotland might achieve independence is addressed ! it really does carefully examine every possible consequence ! the book is also 'practical'. Complex discussions are neatly summarised in bullet points and there is a liberal use of subheadings, making the mountain of information far easier to read and digest ! thorough, well-written and an interesting read. This buik is a douce, plain-speakin wark and will airm the reader wi aw the facts necessar tae the threaps an conter airguments. Awbodie wi an intress in a freestaunin Scotland shuid hae a guid, lang read afore ettlin tae haud furth on the subjeck. This is an important and timely contribution to the ongoing debate on Scotland's constitutional status. There is much in this book that will please but also irritate people holding different political views. Its greatest value is in its contribution to serious debate. Politicians will gut it for evidence and quotes to sustain these differing views - testimony to its importance. Anyone interested in Scotland's future should read it first hand. Commonly, Scottish independence is judged in very general terms as to whether it is desirable. This book deliberately sets that aside - and, from a politically neutral standpoint, asks all the other detailed questions: how independence might be achieved, legally, constitutionally and financially; what would be the constraints and hurdles to overcome; what would be the international implications. It is to be commended for its thoroughness and clarity - and for its contribution to the debate over Scotland's future. How might Scotland achieve independence? What would be the consequences for the people and the economy? This is a serious study of these crucial issues and it analyses the legal and political consequences. Civil servants, journalists, politicians and academics will be particularly interested. The authors are to be commended ! every pertinent question relating to how Scotland might achieve independence is addressed ! it really does carefully examine every possible consequence ! the book is also 'practical'. Complex discussions are neatly summarised in bullet points and there is a liberal use of subheadings, making the mountain of information far easier to read and digest ! thorough, well-written and an interesting read. This buik is a douce, plain-speakin wark and will airm the reader wi aw the facts necessar tae the threaps an conter airguments. Awbodie wi an intress in a freestaunin Scotland shuid hae a guid, lang read afore ettlin tae haud furth on the subjeck.
