<p><strong>'If one wants a comprehensive examination of the Scottish referendum this is the book to buy ... it is not an exaggeration to describe the work as a masterpiece of its genre.'</strong> - <em>British Politics Group Newsletter</em><br /><br /><strong>'This book represents an extremely valuable contribution to the literature and must be highly recommended.'</strong> - <em>Regional and Federal Studies</em><br /><br /><strong>'The real value of the book lies in its analysis of the lead-up to, and the information generated by, the 1997 referendum ... if we are indeed moving toward a quasi-federal island, then there is much to be learned here.'</strong> - <em>Talking Politics</em><br /><br /><strong>Contemporary British History<br />"an exceptional book which reveals the motives and aspirations of Scottish Voters"</strong><br /><br /><strong>"the real value of the book, however lies in its analysis of the lead-up to, and the information generated by, the 1997 referendum...if we are indeed moving toward a quasi-federal island, then there is much to be learned here"</strong></p>