Stanley Katz, Douglas Greenberg and a group of international scholars examine the state of constitutions around the world. The essays break new ground in an emerging field, discussing the transition from authoritarian to democratic regimes, examining the obstacles to democracy and comparing the world-wide experiences of constitutionalism. The papers are drawn from a series of conferences sponsored by the American Council of Learned Societies. The contributors come from all regions of the world: Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe and North America, producing a volume of truly international scope.