Edinburgh clubs and societies [ Clubs & Societies / Associational culture ]
… during the long eighteenth century. These indeed reflected the expectations of the Scottish society. This entry presents the interaction of these clubs and societies with the upper-class society as well as with the intellectual and … since it was believed that without religion, there could be no social improvement. Therefore, the clergy was well represented in these societies. Many joined the Select Society or the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian … during the long eighteenth century. These indeed reflected the expectations of the Scottish society. This entry presents the interaction of these clubs and societies with the upper-class society as well as with the intellectual and …
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