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George Younger (1931-2003) was a senior figure in Scottish and UK public life for several decades. A product of the famous brewing dynasty, his career straddled three different walks of life: the Army, politics and business. National Service in Korea was a formative experience and forged a lifelong association with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; Younger later made his political mark with a campaign to 'Save the Argylls', while his appointment as Defence Secretary in 1986 found him in charge of the UK's Armed Forces. But there were also setbacks. In 1963, he sacrificed a safe House of Commons seat so that Sir Alec Douglas-Home could return to Parliament as prime minister, and in 1976 ...
Throughout this volume emphasis is placed on the particular identity and distinctiveness of Scotland in terms both of its institutions and the social values of the Scottish people.
Written by a leading sociologist of Scotland, this ground-breaking new introduction is a comprehensive account of the social, political, economic and cultural processes at work in contemporary Scottish society. At a time of major uncertainty and transformation The New Sociology of Scotland explores every aspect of Scottish life. Placed firmly in the context of globalisation, the text: examines a broad range of topics including race and ethnicity, social inequality, national identity, health, class, education, sport, media and culture, among many others. looks at the ramifications of recent political events such as British General Election of 2015, the Scottish parliament election of May 2016, and the Brexit referendum of June 2016. uses learning features such as further reading and discussion questions to stimulate students to engage critically with issues raised. Written in a lucid and accessible style, The New Sociology of Scotland is an indispensable guide for students of sociology and politics.
In Scotch Ale, Greg Noonan presents keen insights into yeast, hops, malts, water and brewing conditions that will help you achieve a superior batch of Scotch ale. The Classic Beer Style Series from Brewers Publications examines individual world-class beer styles, covering origins, history, sensory profiles, brewing techniques and commercial examples.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1873.
Thomas Hooper, son of Clement Hooper (1700-1778) and Mary Stillwell, was born in 1734 in New Jersey. He married and had seven children. After the Revolutionary War they settled in Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada.