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A better Scotland is possible. Across every aspect of life in Scotland – housing, inequality, life expectancy, health, education, crime, sectarianism, localism and more – we all know that a better Scotland is possible. And then there’s Trident. And the Bedroom Tax. And the Democratic Deficit. And on and on it goes.
Scotia Nova is a collection of poetry addressing social and political issues in Scotland.
Newly updated following the result of the referendum, it is an ambitious and inspiring attempt to raise public interest and awareness. Change is still possible, as is a better Scotland.
About Alistair Findlay of Bathgate, Scotland
About Tessa Ransford
TESSA RANSFORD was born in India and first learnt Urdu when she went to live in what was West Pakistan in 1960. She spent eight years working in Pakistan and had three children during her time there. In 1984 she founded the Scottish Poetry Library and she lived in Edinburgh for many years.
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| Binding | EAN | ISBN-10 | Pub Date | PAGES | Language | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 9781910021729 | 1910021725 | 2015-11-20 | 120 | 0.00 x 5.00 x 8.00 in | $14.95 |
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