Myths and Realities of Secessionisms / Psychology and Our Planet (PDF)

- Joseph H.H. Weiler, New York University, USA

'Miguel Beltrán de Felipe explains critically but unprejudicedly the evolution of the Catalan secessionist movement, and the constitutional problems it has raised in recent years. He discusses the normative issues with honesty and objectivity, and sheds light on them through the lenses of comparative constitutional law.'

- Victor Ferreres Comella, Pompeu Fabra University, Spain, and University of Texas at Austin, USA

- Sabino Cassese, Emeritus Justice of the Italian Constitutional Court, and Emeritus Professor of the Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa, Italy

'Beltrán de Felipe has produced both a clear and fluent account of the struggle between Catalonia and the Spanish state on the issue of independence, and a deeply thoughtful reflection on what he sees as fundamental flaws in the actions both of the Catalan independence movement and the government in Madrid.'

- John Lloyd, The Financial Times

- Francisco Caamaño, A Coruña University, Spain, former Secretary of State for Parliamentary Affairs and former Minister of Justice, Spain

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Catalonian crisis in Spain from a historical, political and legal perspective. Using the precedents of Québec and Scotland, the author highlights some of the key issues of secessionist nationalism relating to sovereignty, referenda, democracy and constitutional amendments.

Miguel Beltrán de Felipe is is Professor of Law at the University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. He previously served as a law clerk in the Constitutional Court of Spain, and as counsel for the Secretary of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Spain."