| | 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 |
