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The Poor Had No Lawyers: Who Owns Scotland (and How They Got It)
The Poor Had No Lawyers: Who Owns Scotland (and How They Got It)
The Poor Had No Lawyers: Who Owns Scotland (and How They Got It)
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The Poor Had No Lawyers: Who Owns Scotland (and How They Got It)

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In this updated edition of his “utterly magnificent” social history, the Scottish parliamentarian examines the privatization of Scotland’s common land (Sunday Herald, UK).

As an author, activist, and politician, Andy Wightman has made a career of fighting for Scottish land reform. In this provocative and influential book, Wightman offers a revealing analysis of how and why landowners got their hands on the millions of acres that were once held in common. He also tells the untold story of how the Scottish legal and political establishment appropriated land through legal fixes.

Throughout, Wightman poses some provocative questions: Have attempts to redistribute power made any difference? What are the implications of the debt-fueled housing bubble, the Smith Commission, and the new Scottish Government's proposals on land reform? Can we get our common good land back?

For all those with an interest in urban and rural land in Scotland, this edition of The Poor Had No Lawyers, updated with new statistics, provides a fascinating analysis of one the most important political questions in Scotland.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateAug 1, 2011
ISBN9780857900760
The Poor Had No Lawyers: Who Owns Scotland (and How They Got It)

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