1．General Characteristics of the Society 1
2．Historical Setting 21
3．Geography and Population 39
4．Ethnic Groups and Languages 56
5．Religion 87
6．Dynamics of Political Behavior 119
7．Legal and Theoretical Base of Government 148
8．Structure of Government 170
9．Definition and Enforcement of Public Order 194
10．Diffusion and Control of Information 207
11．Foreign Policies 229
12．Basic Features of the Economy 245
13．Financial System 249
14．Availability and Use of Manpower 270
15．Organization of Labor 288
16．Agriculture 302
17．Industry 326
18．Domestic and Foreign Trade 336
19．Public Health and Welfare 366
20．Social Organization 397
21．The Family 421
22．Education 444
23．Artistic and Intellectual Achievement 462
24．Social Values，Attitudes，and Patterns of Living 479
Bibliography 497
Index 517