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. . . a fascinating study of comparative history . . . the historical background leads into pertinent assessments of how far the much-vaunted 'Nordic Model' of higher taxation and a more potent welfare state is actually fit for purpose in Scotland given the radically different historical formations of the two countries. Here the volume contributes effectively not only to an understanding of the past but also to an important aspect of the constitutional and public policy debates of today and into the future. -- Professor Sir Tom Devine Individual chapters or the book as a whole will enrich any graduate course addressing land reform, land grabbing, the agrarian question, or development theory. Beyond the classroom, and beyond academia, the book is a valuable contribution not only to debate about the futures of Scotland and Norway, but also to the broader exploration of alternatives to neoliberalism. -- Matthew Hoffman, Rural Sociology This is a thought-provoking book which offers insights into some of the key similarities and many of the differences between these two nations. -- Mike Danson, Scottish Review Individual chapters or the book as a whole will enrich any graduate course addressing land reform, land grabbing, the agrarian question, or development theory. Beyond the classroom, and beyond academia, the book is a valuable contribution not only to debate about the futures of Scotland and Norway, but also to the broader exploration of alternatives to neoliberalism. -- Matthew Hoffman, Rural Sociology This is a thought-provoking book which offers insights into some of the key similarities and many of the differences between these two nations. -- Mike Danson, Scottish Review

Individual chapters or the book as a whole will enrich any graduate course addressing land reform, land grabbing, the agrarian question, or development theory. Beyond the classroom, and beyond academia, the book is a valuable contribution not only to debate about the futures of Scotland and Norway, but also to the broader exploration of alternatives to neoliberalism. -- Matthew Hoffman, Rural Sociology This is a thought-provoking book which offers insights into some of the key similarities and many of the differences between these two nations. -- Mike Danson, Scottish Review Individual chapters or the book as a whole will enrich any graduate course addressing land reform, land grabbing, the agrarian question, or development theory. Beyond the classroom, and beyond academia, the book is a valuable contribution not only to debate about the futures of Scotland and Norway, but also to the broader exploration of alternatives to neoliberalism. -- Matthew Hoffman, Rural Sociology This is a thought-provoking book which offers insights into some of the key similarities and many of the differences between these two nations. -- Mike Danson, Scottish Review . . . a fascinating study of comparative history . . . the historical background leads into pertinent assessments of how far the much-vaunted 'Nordic Model' of higher taxation and a more potent welfare state is actually fit for purpose in Scotland given the radically different historical formations of the two countries. Here the volume contributes effectively not only to an understanding of the past but also to an important aspect of the constitutional and public policy debates of today and into the future. -- Professor Sir Tom Devine

Individual chapters or the book as a whole will enrich any graduate course addressing land reform, land grabbing, the agrarian question, or development theory. Beyond the classroom, and beyond academia, the book is a valuable contribution not only to debate about the futures of Scotland and Norway, but also to the broader exploration of alternatives to neoliberalism. -- Matthew Hoffman, Rural Sociology This is a thought-provoking book which offers insights into some of the key similarities and many of the differences between these two nations. -- Mike Danson, Scottish Review

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John Bryden is Emeritus Professor of Human Geography at the University of Aberdeen. Ottar Brox is former Professor of Sociology and Planning at the University of Tromso, and Senior Researcher, Norwegian Institute of Urban and Regional Research. Lesley Riddoch is one of Scotland's best known commentators and broadcasters.

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