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"How is it that two broadly similar countries, neighbours with roughly equal populations and similar natural conditions, can follow two very different development paths? The authors of Northern Neighbours claim that 'politics matter'. In their comparative history of Scotland and Norway, key factors in each county's development are thrown into relief. The result is a convincing explanation for their divergence and a significant contribution to development theory in general." Matthew Hoffman, Cornell University
"In this important book we can read another exciting attempt to examine through the comparative lens the modern histories of Norway and Scotland. A team of interdisciplinary experts drawn from both countries and elsewhere in the UK have been assembled to consider the radically different historical paths of two small nations and the social, political and economic consequences." Professor Sir Tom M. Devine
A topical, comparative study of the economic, social and political development of Norway and Scotland
Northern Neighbours explores the reasons for, and outcomes of, the social, political and economic divergence between Scotland and Norway over a period encompassing 500 years, in an engaging and comprehensive way. This accessible comparative study takes a closer look at the links between suffrage, property ownership and the process of democratisation and distribution of political power, land use and reform, the relative movement of populations, the process of industrialization, and rights of access. It offers a thorough analysis of the history of religion, education and finance in both countries, and explores the exploitation of their rich natural resources, and the resulting contrast in their fortunes.
The authors also pose timely questions about the future of both countries; whether the economic and social disparities between the two can be addressed, and if the Nordic model could provide a basis for a realistic and effective development strategy for Scotland, were it to become an independent nation.
John Bryden is Emeritus Professor of Human Geography at the University of Aberdeen
Ottar Brox is former research director of the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research
Lesley Riddoch is a freelance journalist, commentator and broadcaster
Contents
AcknowledgementsPreface by Tom Devine1. Introduction, John Bryden, Erik Opsahl, Ottar Brox & Lesley Riddoch2. Towards a Theory of Divergent Development, John Bryden3. Cousins Divided? Development in and of political institutions in Scotland and Norway since 1814, Øivind Bratberg & Nik. Brandal4. Agrarian Change in Scotland and Norway: Agricultural Production, Structures, Politics and Policies since 1800, John Bryden & Agnar Hegrenes5. The Evolution of Local Government and Governance in Scotland and Norway, Eberhart Bort, John Bryden & Karen Refsgaard6. Industrial Development and North Sea Oil: Contrasts from Norway and Scotland, John Bryden & Ottar Brox7. Reflections on the Making of Norway, Ottar Brox8. Money and Banking in Scotland and Norway, John Bryden & John Keith Hart9. Religion in Scotland and Norway, Arne Bugge Amundsen & Michael Rosie10. The Nordic Welfare Model in Norway and Scotland, Mary Hilson & Andrew Newby11. Access, Nature, Culture and the Great Outdoors - Norway and Scotland, Lesley Riddoch12. Education in Norway and Scotland: Developing and re-forming the systems by Bronwen Cohen & Wenche Rønning13. The Differential Impacts of the Two World Wars in Norway and Scotland, Tore Petersen14. Conclusions, Lesley Riddoch, Ottar Brox & John BrydenIndex
