Routledge Revivals: The Making of Urban Scotland
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Author Description
Originally published in 1978, The Making of Urban Scotland traces the evolution of towns from their prehistoric origins to the present day. Most of the material is based on research in Scotland's archives, housed in the Scottish Record Office. Special emphasis is placed on the causes of economic change and its repercussions upon Scottish town life. The urban stresses of the nineteenth century are analysed in detail, as well as the subsequent emergence of Scotland as Western Europe's pre-eminent council house society. The unique character of Scotland's housing occupies two chapters and for the first time the whole panoply of the statuary origins of the council house landscape is exposed.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
The Making of Urban Scotland examines the historical development of Scottish towns and cities, from their earliest origins to the late 20th century.
THE SCOPE MAP
- The evolution of towns from prehistoric times to the present day, with a focus on Scotland.
- Extensive use of research from Scotland's archives, particularly the Scottish Record Office.
- Analysis of the causes and repercussions of economic change on Scottish town life.
- Detailed examination of 19th-century urban stresses.
- The emergence of Scotland as a leading council house society in Western Europe.
- In-depth discussion of Scotland's unique housing character across two chapters.
- Exploration of the statutory origins of the council house landscape.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Originally published in 1978, this work offers a detailed historical account of urban development in Scotland. The book's strength lies in its archival research and its focus on economic factors influencing town life. It provides a thorough analysis of historical urban challenges and the unique trajectory of Scottish housing policy, particularly the rise of council housing. The text is likely to appeal to scholars of urban history, Scottish history, and social policy.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
2018-05-22
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
113849111X
ISBN-13:
9781138491113
Architecture
History
Non-Fiction
Housing policy
Scottish History
Social History
Urban History
