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

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