A look at the culture and customs of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia as they pull away from communism and make their own way apart from the Soviet Union.

Includes maps of: Caucasus.

Series foreword -- Preface -- Chronology -- 1: Land, people, and history -- 2: Urban and rural developments --3: Family, marriage, and education -- 4: Thought and religion -- 5: Languages, folklore, and literature -- 6: Food, drinks, and fashion -- 7: Cinema and performing arts -- 8: Visual arts and crafts -- 9: Sport, leisure, and festivals -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.