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The experience of the Thatcher Government fundamentally changed the parameters of Scottish and British politics. This chapter addresses the nature and impact of that change, overviewing its record in relation to Scotland and how this was perceived at the time and post-Thatcher. It will also define and explore the notion of ‘elite narratives’ and assess their relationship and interaction with popular perceptions and narratives.
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© 2014 Gerry Hassan
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Hassan, G. (2014). Restless Nation: Thatcherism as Scotland’s ‘Other’. In: Independence of the Scottish Mind. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137414144_8
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