Dr. Jack Brand was a Scottish political scientist and a key chronicler of the Scottish National Party. He also served as Chairman of the Campaign for a Scottish Assembly, significantly contributing to the political discourse on Scottish autonomy. His work focused on analyzing political movements and the processes that led to the strengthening of regional identity and self-governance. His insights into Scottish politics offer valuable historical and analytical perspectives on the nation's journey toward greater political independence.
Originally published in 1978 and now re-issued with a new Preface by James Mitchell, this volume traces the rise of the SNP, with special emphasis on explaining the increase of the National Party vote in Scotland from the early 1960s to the late 1970s.