Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-198) and index.

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.

From the Publisher: In the early 1990's, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia emerged from the grip of the Soviet Union and stood on their own for the first time in almost a century. Today, these three nations are slowly emerging from communism's dark cloud, thriving culturally and gaining strength economically. Culture and Customs of the Caucasus is the ultimate one-stop reference source that explores the three countries in the region-no other reference work provides such comprehensive and current material. Students studying world culture, social studies, and multicultural issues can use this engaging and wide-ranging volume to learn about the Caucasus's history, urban life, religion, literature, cuisine, holidays, and leisure activities, among many other topics.