The Industrial Revolution in Scotland (New Studies in Economic and Social History, Series Number 30)

This is a succinct and accessible account of the Industrial Revolution in Scotland. Dr. Whatley's approach is largely comparative, with the Scottish experience of industrialization being placed within the context of the debate about the "British" Industrial Revolution. This study encompasses the whole of Scotland and assesses the nature and impact of early industrialization in the towns of the Borders and in Dundee, as well as in the Highlands and Islands. Social and economic causes and consequences are also fully considered. Whatley Places The Scottish Experience Of Industrialisation Within The Context Of The Debate About The 'british' Industrial Revolution. Social As Well As The Economic Causes And Consequences Of The Industrial Revolution Are Considered. Map Of Scotland -- 1. Identifying Scotland's Industrial Revolution (1): The Pre-union Inheritance -- 2. Identifying Scotland's Industrial Revolution (2): Union To C.1850 -- 3. Causes -- 4. Social Aspects Of The Scottish Industrial Revolution. Prepared For The Economic History Society By Christopher A. Whatley. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 92-103) And Index.