statistics

Presents over 1,300 tables that provide statistical data on the social, economic, and political organization of the United States, and includes source notes for each chart, guides to additional information, and a comprehensive index.

Presents thousands of facts and statistics about a wide variety of subjects. Includes the year in review, discussion of the new millennium, and a color section of world maps and flags.

Contains facts, charts, and articles that provide information about the status of America, discussing population characteristics, families and households, the labor force, income and poverty, health, education, voter participation, crime, spending, and housing.

Offers statistical profiles of the fifty states, covering geography, environment, demographics, population characteristics, vital statistics, health, education, social insurance, welfare programs, housing, construction, government, elections, government finance, crime, law enforcement, labor, income, economy, business, industry, agriculture, communication, energy, and transportation.

Provides facts and figures on a wide variety of topics, including health and nutrition, science and technology, and sports and records, accompanied by easily understood graphics.

Explores social change in America focusing on a wide range of topics such as population, households and families, social conditions, labor force and characteristics, housing, income, wealth, and poverty, education, health, government, and leisure.

Provides statistical information on interpersonal violence in the United States, with over 330 tables and forty figures that present data on homicide; assault, robbery, and rape; the groups and situations that are most vulnerable; the tangible losses and measurable consequences; and public opinions about violence.

Three part refernce guide provides the results of surveys questioning Americans on how they feel about the issues that face them, such as crime, retirement, and race relations; presents data on themes related to life in the United States, such as education and families; and features biographical sketches of individuals who have been judged to influence the American way of life.

Provides a historical perspective and statistical tables and charts about immigration to the U.S., and discusses various related topics including laws, the North American Free Trade Agreement, undocumented immigrants, international refugees, and public opinion.