This comprehensive report with an updated bibliography fills a void for the student of Romania and East European sociology. Prior to 1945 Romania had a well-developed sociological school, well related to Western Europe and enjoying a good reputation in Romania. Among the many endeavors of this school the fourvolumes Romanian Encyclopedia commissioned by the Royal Foundation remains the main source of data for pre-Communist Romania. During early Communist years sociologists had to choose between collaborating with the Communist regime and accepting Marxism-Leninism or facing the loss of their jobs and even freedom.
Keywords:
Romanian sociology; sociological school; marxism-leninism