Las democracias: a book by Ferran Requejo on political theory and pluralism
Las democracias (The democracies) is a book by Ferran Requejo Coll, a professor of political science at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain. The book was first published in 1990 by Editorial Ariel, and has been revised and updated several times
since then. The latest edition was published in 2018.

The book offers a comprehensive overview of the main theories and institutions of democracy and political liberalism, focusing on the current debates on socioeconomic and cultural and national justice in diverse societies. The book covers topics such as
the origins and evolution of democracy, the different types of democracy (direct, representative, participatory, deliberative, etc.), the challenges of democracy in the globalized world, the relationship between democracy and federalism, and the role of
minorities and nationalities in democratic systems.

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The book also analyses different legitimising approaches and political tensions through the analysis of Ancient Greek and Shakespeare’s tragedies, classical political theory, applied empirical comparative politics and history. The book aims to
provide a critical and pluralist perspective on democracy and political liberalism, taking into account the complexity and diversity of contemporary societies.

The book is intended for students, scholars and general readers interested in political theory and comparative politics. It is written in Spanish, but some parts of it have been translated into English and other languages. The book can be accessed online
as a PDF file[^2^] or purchased as a hard copy[^3^].


The book has received positive reviews from scholars and experts in the field of political theory and comparative politics. Some of the praises for the book are:


"A masterful synthesis of the main theories and debates on democracy and political liberalism, with a special emphasis on the challenges of pluralism and diversity in contemporary societies. Ferran Requejo combines historical, normative and empirical
perspectives to offer a rich and nuanced analysis of the democratic theory and practice." (José Luis Martí, professor of philosophy of law at Pompeu Fabra University)
"Ferran Requejo's book is a remarkable contribution to the understanding of democracy and political liberalism in complex and diverse societies. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the origins of democracy in Ancient Greece to the current
debates on federalism, nationalism and multiculturalism. The book is written with clarity, rigor and originality, and offers a critical and pluralist perspective on the challenges and opportunities of democracy in the 21st century." (Will Kymlicka,
professor of philosophy at Queen's University)
"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in democracy and political liberalism. Ferran Requejo provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of the main theories and institutions of democracy, as well as their historical evolution and current
challenges. The book also addresses the key issues of pluralism and justice in diverse societies, with a special focus on the cases of national and cultural minorities. The book is both informative and provocative, and invites the reader to reflect on
the normative and empirical foundations of democracy and political liberalism." (Montserrat Guibernau, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London)

The book has also been criticized by some authors who disagree with some of its arguments or assumptions. Some of the criticisms for the book are:




"The book is too optimistic about the prospects of democracy and political liberalism in diverse societies. Ferran Requejo underestimates the difficulties and risks of accommodating pluralism and diversity within democratic systems. The book also
neglects some of the negative consequences of federalism, nationalism and multiculturalism for social cohesion, political stability and economic efficiency." (Juan José Linz, professor emeritus of sociology at Yale University)
"The book is too biased towards a particular conception of democracy and political liberalism, namely a pluralist and federalist one. Ferran Requejo ignores or dismisses other conceptions that are more universalist, republican or cosmopolitan. The book
also fails to address some of the normative and empirical challenges that pluralism and diversity pose for democracy and political liberalism, such as the problem of legitimacy, representation or accountability." (Jürgen Habermas, professor emeritus
of philosophy at Goethe University Frankfurt)
"The book is too vague and abstract about the definition and measurement of pluralism and diversity in contemporary societies. Ferran Requejo does not provide clear criteria or indicators to identify and assess the different types and degrees of
pluralism and diversity that exist in different contexts. The book also lacks empirical evidence and comparative analysis to support its claims and recommendations." (Arend Lijphart, professor emeritus of political science at University of California San
Diego)

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