Description
Waiting for Noah
Book Summary
In this brief essay, Joan Ferran offers a critical and uncompromising look at the Catalan independence process, establishing a surprising parallel with the Republican Catalonia of the 1930s. Starting from the chance discovery of old newspapers, the author analyzes the forty months spanning from the first massive demonstrations to the November 9th (9N) vote, dissecting the role of public media, political dynamics, and the influence of leaders. A work that invites reflection without self-censorship.
What is it about?
The book stems from a casual event: the discovery of a bundle of newspapers from the Republican era. This finding serves as a common thread for the author to draw a comparative analysis between two historical moments in Catalonia. Ferran focuses on what has been called "el procés"—the period of approximately forty months that covers everything from the first major independence demonstration to the events following the 9N vote. Throughout these pages, he examines, without fear of controversy, the behavior of public media, the strategy of parties and social movements, and the political and electoral drift driven by Catalan nationalism.
Main themes
- Critical analysis of the Catalan independence process (el procés).
- Historical parallels between Republican Catalonia in the 1930s and the present day.
- The role and bias of public media in the political conflict.
- Political and electoral dynamics and strategies of Catalan nationalism.
- The role of political leaders, parties, and social movements in the process.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in Spanish and Catalan politics, the recent history of Spain, and socio-political analysis. It is especially relevant for those seeking a critical and documented perspective on the independence process, far removed from official narratives. It is also suitable for students of political science, sociology, history, and journalism, as well as anyone who wishes to understand the dynamics of power and communication in contexts of territorial tension.
What this book provides
- A documented and personal vision of the origins and development of the procés.
- Keys to understanding the relationship between media and politics in Catalonia.
- An exercise in historical memory that connects the present with the Republican past.
- An uncensored analysis of the political and social actors involved.
- A reflection on the drift of nationalism and its electoral consequences.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ferran i Serafini, Joan
- Publisher: Edicions i Produccions Multimedia Els Llums, SL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: LITERARY ESSAYS, HISTORY, HISTORY OF SPAIN, SOCIETY AND CULTURE: GENERAL, SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY, SOCIAL SERVICES AND WELFARE, CRIMINOLOGY, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT, SOCIALISM AND CENTRE-LEFT DEMOCRATIC IDEOLOGIES, POLITICAL STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES, CONSTITUTION: GOVERNMENT AND STATE, ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS
- Collection: URGENT BOOKS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2015
- Number of pages: 172
- Weight: 237 g
Editorial review
Waiting for Noah is a brief but incisive essay that offers a lucid and uncompromising perspective on one of the most turbulent periods of recent Catalan politics. Joan Ferran combines historical rigor with direct prose, successfully prompting the reader to reflect on the parallels between eras and the role of political and media actors. Its main value lies in its intellectual honesty and the absence of self-censorship, making it a necessary read for those seeking to understand the procés beyond the headlines.