TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Page | ||
| FOREWORD | [iii] | |
| PREFACE | [v] | |
| COUNTRY SUMMARY | [vii] | |
| SECTION I. SOCIAL | ||
| Chapter 1. | General Character of the Society | [1] |
| 2. | Historical Setting | [9] |
| Early Origin—Formation of the Principalities—Western Influences—National Independence—World War I—Interwar Years, 1918-40—World War II— Communist Seizure of Power—The Communist State | ||
| 3. | Physical Environment and Population | [29] |
| Natural Features and Resources—Boundaries and Political Subdivisions—Population—Living Conditions—Transportation | ||
| 4. | Social System and Values | [49] |
| Ethnic Composition—Social Structure—Social Values | ||
| 5. | Religion | [65] |
| Church-State Relations—The Romanian Orthodox Church—The Roman Catholic Church—Protestant Churches—Other Religions and Churches | ||
| 6. | Education | [73] |
| Background—Educational Reforms Since 1948— Literacy—The Educational System—Education of Minorities | ||
| 7. | Artistic and Intellectual Expression | [91] |
| The Role of the Arts Under Communism—Art, Sculpture, and Architecture—Music—Theater—Films—Literature—Scholarship and Research | ||
| SECTION II. POLITICAL | ||
| 8. | Governmental System | [109] |
| The Constitutional System—The Structure and Functioning of the Government—The Electoral System | ||
| 9. | Political Dynamics and Values | [129] |
| Major Political Developments, 1965 to 1970—Political Organizations—Party Policies and Programs—Political Values and Attitudes | ||
| 10. | Foreign Relations | [155] |
| Determinants of Foreign Policy—Conduct of Foreign Affairs—International Relations | ||
| 11. | Public Information | [175] |
| Government and Freedom of Information—The Press—Radio and Television—Book Publishing—Libraries—Films—Informal Information Media | ||
| SECTION III. NATIONAL SECURITY | ||
| 12. | Public Order and Internal Security | [193] |
| Internal Security—Public Order—Crime and the Penal System | ||
| 13. | Armed Forces | [211] |
| Historical Background—Governmental and Party Control Over the Armed Forces—Organization and Mission—Foreign Military Relations—Manpower, Training, and Support—The Military Establishment and the National Economy | ||
| SECTION IV. ECONOMIC | ||
| 14. | Character and Structure of the Economy | [229] |
| Organization—Structure and Growth—Planning—Price System—Budget—Banking—Currency—Foreign Trade | ||
| 15. | Agriculture | [253] |
| Agricultural Regions—Land Use—Organization—Farm Labor—Investment and Credit—Production | ||
| 16. | Industry | [275] |
| Natural Resources—Electric Power—Organization—Labor—Investment and Construction—Production | ||
| BIBLIOGRAPHY | [291] | |
| GLOSSARY | [305] | |
| INDEX | [307] | |