Crisis of legitimacy of democratic institution

Authors

  • Rodrigo Santiago Juárez Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Abstract

The author addresses some of the problems facing contemporary democracies, such as

the system of political representation, the crisis being experienced by the

parties, and political dysfunction caused by the influence of mass media.

The solution to these problems point to a deepening of democracy, in any

case, be achieved through deliberation and greater political participation

of citizens.Keywords: political representation, parties, media, democracy,

deliberation.


Author Biography

  • Rodrigo Santiago Juárez, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
    Doctor en Derecho por la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. Investigador adscrito a la Oficina del Abogado General de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Published

2010-11-04

Issue

Section

Research Articles