Scottish Affairs focuses on contemporary Scottish politics, policy, and society. Recent articles examine the Scottish Government's approach to island populations and violence against women, the internal politics of the SNP, and the role of 'lived experience' in policy-making. The journal also addresses historical interpretations, the concept of populism, and media commemoration of events like the Piper Alpha disaster.
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Sociology and Political ScienceQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Political Science
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political Science
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Scottish History and National IdentityPolitical Systems and GovernanceIrish and British StudiesHistorical Studies of British IslesSocial Policy and Reform StudiesPolitical and Economic history of UK and USGerman Literature and Culture StudiesPublic Administration and Political AnalysisGender Politics and RepresentationRural development and sustainability