Publisher's Synopsis
Long considered the gold standard for full-text and integrated versions of the world's constitutions, Constitutions of the Countries of the World boasts authoritative English translations by scholars familiar with the legal systems and languages of the foreign jurisdictions they cover. In print since 1971, the loose-leaf edition of Constitutions of the Countries of the World has been the source of choice for accurate English translations and scholarly commentary in leading law libraries around the world for over 35 years. In the print set, each national constitution is housed in a separate booklet, arranged alphabetically by country and accompanied by separate booklets containing scholarly commentary and related constitutional documents. Now under the editorship of the Max Planck Institute, CCW's introductory and comparative notes are more extensive than ever before, providing current detailed analysis of constitutional changes around the world, examining recent amendments, and highlighting pertinent historical, political, and economic factors. Detailed bibliographies are provided for further reading and research. Continuously updated, painstakingly translated, and clearly organized, this collection provides lawyers, scholars, and students with an ideal tool for comparative research in constitutional law, history, and politics.
