Glenn E. Curtis, ed. Azerbaijan: A Country Study. Washington: GPO for the Library of Congress,
1995.
Acknowledgments
Preface
Historical Background
Early History
Persian and Greek Influences
The Introduction of Islam and the Turkish Language
Within the Russian Empire
Russian Influences in the Nineteenth Century
The Spirit of Revolution
World War I and Independence
Within the Soviet Union
Determination of Borders and Status
Stalin and Post-Stalin Politics
After Communist Rule
Demands for Sovereignty and the Soviet Reaction
The Issue of Nagorno-Karabakh
Independence
Political Instability
Efforts to Resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh Crisis, 1993
Physical Environment
Topography and Drainage
Climate
Environmental Problems
Population and Ethnic Composition
Population Characteristics
The Role of Women
Smaller Ethnic Minorities
Language, Religion, and Culture
Language
Religion
The Arts
Literature and Music
Decorative Arts and Crafts
Architecture
The Cultural Renaissance
Education, Health, and Welfare
Education
Health
Social Welfare
The Economy
The Work Force
Economic Dislocations
Agriculture
Industry
Energy
Economic Reform
Price Liberalization
Privatization
The Budget
Banking
Foreign Trade
Government and Politics
The Appearance of Opposition Parties
The Azerbaijani Popular Front
Party Configuration after 1991
Legislative Politics
The Presidential Election of 1992
The Coup of June 1993
Aliyev and the Presidential Election of October 1993
The Constitution
The Court System
Human Rights and the Media
Foreign Relations
The Foreign Policy Establishment
Post-Soviet Diplomacy
Relations with Former Soviet Republics
Bibliography
Country Studies Index
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