Major Political Developments, 1965-71—The Bulgarian Communist Party—The Bulgarian Agrarian Union—Mass Organizations   10. Foreign Relations 171       Determinants of Foreign Policy—Conduct of Foreign Affairs—International Relations—Membership in Regional and International Organizations   11. Mass Communications 183       Background—Objectives of Mass Communications—Freedom of Information—Administration of the Mass Communications System—Themes of the Media—The Press—Radio—Television—Publishing—Libraries—Films SECTION III. ECONOMIC Chapter 12. Character and Structure of the Economy 203       Organization—Structure and Growth—Labor—Investment—Budget—Banking and Currency—Foreign Trade 13. Agriculture 225       Climate and Soils—Land Use—Organization—Planning and Management—Labor and Wages—Investment and Mechanization—Marketing—Production 14. Industry 249       Organization and Structure—Fuels and Power—Raw Materials —Investment—Labor—Production SECTION IV. NATIONAL SECURITY Chapter 15. Public Order and Security 269       Internal Security—Civil Defense—Public Order—Crime and Justice 16. Armed Forces 287       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 BIBLIOGRAPHY 301 GLOSSARY 317 INDEX 319

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