This book examines the climatic and economic origins of the last national famine to occur in Scotland, the nature and extent of the crisis which ensued, and what the impact of the famine was upon the population in demographic, economic and social terms. Famine in Scotland is the first full study of the famine,providing a unique scholarly examination of the causes, course, characteristics and consequences of the crisis. Using detailed examination of agricultural,climatic and demographic issues, the book seeks to establish answers to the fundamental question concerning the event: how serious was it? Using detailed statistical and qualitative analysis, Karen J. Cullen discusses the regional factors that defined the famine, the impact on the population, and the interconnected causes of this traumatic event. In doing so, she examines a largely neglected topic and offers the first full study of this human tragedy. This is well-illustrated with a case study of the Scottish migration to Ulster.
- ISBN: 978-0-7486-3887-1
- Editorial: Edinburgh University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés