This "Encyclopaedia of World Constitutions" contains the full text for the constitutions of all important countries of the world. Both, constitutional scholars, who are familiar with the legal system, judicial system of each foreign jurisdiction, and general users, such as, students, decision makers, politicians, NGOs, etc. will find this encyclopaedia very useful. Now, for the first time in India, one can research this unparalleled collection of constitutional materials for concepts, principles, instantly. No more further searching will be required to find these full texts of constitutions. One may more to the next Constitution and find required details. Complementing these official documents are respective dates and recent amendments. No other source delivers the official Constitutions of the major nations of the world with such clarity and detail.

International Encyclopaedia of Human Rights and Law deals with most of the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled at a global level, often held to include the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law. Human rights are rights that all people have. These rights do not have to be earned and they are inalienable, which means no one can take them away. All human beings hold them, universally. Human rights, being held by every person against the state and society, provide a framework for political organization and a standard of political legitimacy. Human rights represent freedom from arbitrary interference or restriction by governments. The term encompasses largely the same rights called civil liberties or civil rights but often suggests rights that have not been recognized. This encyclopaedia is of great contemporary relevance. This seeks to explain this complex field of study of human rights. It will provide readers with a user-friendly approach towards acquainting themselves with various select human rights instruments.

International Encyclopaedia of Environmental Laws have occupied the centre-stage among all efforts towards global environmental protection and conservation. Regulating the anti-environmental activities and any further depletion of natural resource base has been the corner-stone for future legislations. Legal bodies and law departments all over the world incorporated the study and implementation of environmental legislation among their agenda for action. The Encyclopaedia of Environmental Laws in 15 Volumes has been compiled with a vision of helping the decision makers, NGOs, government bureaucrats, industrialists and all others concerned with related activities. The fifteen volumes divided year wise from 1933-1982 and then thematically like basic laws, forests, wildlife, land and freshwater, marine water, air, toxic and hazardous material, nuclear and global commons give a complete reference to the reader, also providing the selective approach of locating the required law.

The aim of preparing these volumes is to present a complete text dealing with environmental laws at global level. The present exercise of defining the basic colours and substance of environmental law is holistic in nature and probably it is first of its kind.

Encyclopaedia of Social Development, Law, Policy and Security is a unique attempt by the editor to present to its readers the most vital reading materials on issues of social development, social security, social laws and policies, thus fulfilling the requirements for much awaited publication in this area of research. This Encyclopaedia covers the issues revolving around themes such as work, employment, labour, occupational health and safety. These foremost challenges of the 21st century i.e. social equity and social sustainability are covered to the maximum for the first time in any such publication, including the themes of social rights and social duties in all its manifestations. The initial part of this Encyclopaedia covers the "Global Social Agenda" in an overview format. The next part covers laws and recommendations with respect to employment, unemployment and employment conditions. The conventions on employment policy, employment services and agencies, vocational guidance and training, rehabilitation and employment of disabled persons, and employment security are covered in detail.

Next section covers the conventions and recommendations at global level pertaining to employment of children and young persons with special reference to minimum age, night work, medical examination and conditions of employment in underground work.

The last section covers the issues, conventions and recommendations regarding social security and benefits.

This publication will serve as a complete reference book on all issues related to contemporary global and national social agenda. The encyclopaedia not only provides a background in issues of social relevance but acquaints fully the readers with various laws, policies and action plans in this regard. Therefore it becomes a prized publication both at national and international levels.