《阿塞拜疆（英文版）》作者尼基·卡茲莫娃出
生於阿塞拜疆首都巴庫，畢業於阿塞拜疆文化藝術大
學及美國密蘇裡太學哥倫比亞分校新聞學院，主要從
事媒體工作和文化研究。作者根據自己的切身體會，
用簡明易懂的文字、輕松自然的語氣介紹了阿塞拜疆
的地形地貌、歷史變遷、家庭觀念、飲食休閑、人際
交往等各方面的文化特征，為讀者呈現了“裡海西岸
明珠”的神秘和魅力。

Azerbaijan
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
The Azerboijani People
A Brief History
The Economy
The Environment
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
The Azeri Mentolitet
Family Ties
The Role of Women
Hospitality and.Generosity
Regionalism
Gismet / Fate
Work Ethic
Attitudes to Time
Co-m~murial or Individualist？
Respect and Status
Showing Emotions
Shame and Honor
Lineage
Indirectness and Saving Face
Chapter 03 FESTIVALS & TRADITIONS
Celebrating at Home
Flexible Schedules
Holidays Old and New
Birthdays
National Holidays
Muslim Holidays
Weddings and Funerals
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Privacy and Personal Space
Attitudes toForeigners
Invitations Home
Entertaining
Shuring~a Meal
Favors
Dnting
Names in Azerboijon
Chapter 05 PRIVATE & fAMILY LIFE
Family Living
Housing
Inside an Azerbaijani Home
The Daily Round
Cost of Living
Growing up in Azerbaijan
Education in Times of Transition
Conscription
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Eating Out
Azerbaijonis on Vacation
In Baku
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH, & SAFETY
Arrival
Getting around Baku
Travel outside Baku
Health
Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Economy
The Business Culture
Setting Up a Meeting
Meeting and Greeting
Presentations
Negotiating
Business Meals
Contracts and Fulfillment
Business Gifts
Indirectness in Business
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Choosing Your Language
Nonverbal Communication
Humor
The Media
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises