| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xxix, 304 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Area handbook series, 1057-5294 |
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DA pam ; 550-113 |
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Area handbook series.
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DA pam ; 550-113.
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| Note |
"Research completed January 1995." |
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Maps on lining papers. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-279) and index. |
| Contents |
Estonia / Vello A. Pettai. Country profile -- Historical setting. Early history ; Interwar independence, 1918-40 ; The Soviet era, 1940-85 ; The pursuit of independence, 1985-91 ; Independence reclaimed, August 1991-October 1992-- Physical environment. Geographic features ; Environmental issues -- Society. Population ; Health ; Welfare ; Education system ; Religion; Language and culture -- Economy. Economic reform history ; Recent economic developments ; Economic sectors -- Government and politics. Current politics ; Constitutional foundations ; Mass media -- Foreign relations. Relation with the West ; Relations with Russia -- National security. Armed forces ; Crime and law enforcement -- Outlook. |
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Latvia / Juris Dreifelds. Country profile -- Historical setting. Early history ; Independence, 1918-40 ; The Soviet period ; The pursuit of independence, 1987-91 -- Physical environment. Geographic features ; Climate ; Natural resources -- Society. Population ; Population changes since independence ; Marriage and divorce ; Urbanization, employment, and education ; Health and welfare ; Religion ; Language and culture -- Economy. Historical legacy ; The Soviet period ; Economic sectors ; Postindependence economic difficulties -- Government and politics. Transition to independence ; Political system ; Current politics ; Mass media -- Foreign relations. Establishing foreign relations ; Foreign policy directions -- National security. Defense ; Crime and law enforcement -- Outlook. |
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Lithuania / V. Stanley Vardys and William A. Slaven. Country profile -- Historical setting. Early history ; Independence, 1918-40 ; The Soviet Republic ; The move toward independence, 1987-91 -- Physical environment. Topography, drainage, and climte ; The environment ; Natural resources -- Society. Population ; Health and welfare ; Religion ; Language and culture ; Education -- Economy. Economic reforms ; Structure of the economy ; Labor force ; Transportation and telecommunications ; Foreign economic relations ; Reform yields results -- Government and politics. The constitutional system ; Politics ; Mass media -- Foreign relations -- National security. Armed forces ; Crime and law enforcement ; Penal code and prisons -- Outlook. |
| Form |
Also available on the Library of Congress Web site under individual titles: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania. |
| Subject |
Baltic States.
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| Added Author |
Iwaskiw, Walter R., 1958-
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Library of Congress. Federal Research Division.
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| Added Title |
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania |
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Estonia.
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Latvia.
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Lithuania.
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| Other Form: |
Estonia (OCoLC)45379547 |
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Latvia (OCoLC)45380040 |
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Lithuania (OCoLC)45380041 |
| ISBN |
0844408514 hardcover : cover alkaline paper |
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9780844408514 hardcover : cover alkaline paper |
| Gpo Item No. |
0327-J |
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0327-J (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
D 101.22:550-113 D 101.22:550-113/996 |
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