This book is perfect in order to understand the current problems of Western democracies. I really advice the careful and thorough reading this Client. It is true that this book is complex to understand, especially when one has no political science bases, political philosophies, however careful and patient reading will certainly prove to fructueuse.Il just do not be discouraged in the face of importance and intellectual power of the book. Contrary to some reviews may suggest this book is not a verbal diarrhea but a masterpiece. This type of comment just shows the intellectual inability of the player to be able to focus and understand the entire book. It is a form of mediocrity. This book is a must read!