Jean Racine 
Calcutta 1981 

This publication titled "International Encyclopaedia of World Nations & Nationalities" is a scholarly attempt devoted to the study of ethnicity and nationalism among contemporary world nations. These reference books will be helpful to students, scholars, doctoral candidates, policy analysts, NGO practitioners, etc. interested in the nationalizing studies. This publication provides unique resources for understanding the history and contemporary issues in these lands. A nation is a human cultural and social community. In as much as most members never meet each other, yet feel a common bond, it may be considered an imagined community. Nationality is a relationship between a person and their state of origin, culture, association, affiliation and/or loyalty. Nationality affords the state jurisdiction over the person, and affords the person the protection of the state. It provides readers with a complete overview of the said subject. This "International Encyclopaedia of World Nations & Nationalities" consists ten volumes and serves the purpose of an up-to-date reference book on the said subject, besides giving detailed acronym, glossary and bibliography. By adopting a name-wise approach, the publication has become a user-friendly tool for readers for further research and publication. In sum, this book serves the purpose of an up-to-date reference book on the said subject.