Its overall aim is to examine the interlocking strands of history, language and traditional culture within an international context and their contribution to the making of a national identity. Each volume is a detailed examination of a societal topic and can stand-alone. Together, the fourteen volumes set a cultural benchmark for the new millennium and are of immense value to our understanding of what has shaped Scottish society today.
Author Biography
Kenneth Veitch is an editor who has contributed to the Scottish Life and Society series, including Boats, Fishing and the Sea and Religion.
