Scotland: A Very Short Introduction by Rab Houston

• A concise, lively, and at times opinionated account of Scottish history, politics, society, religion, and culture - both past and present
• Looks at the Scottish diaspora, and Scotland's relationship with Britain, Europe, the US, and the wider world
• Explains why Scottish national identity is so distinctive today
• Looks at current issues such as devolution, the Scottish economy, and the environment