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America's diverse population : a comparison of race, ethnicity, and social class in graphic detail / Michael D. Dulberger.

By: Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Bernan Press, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2017]Copyright date: ©2017Description: xvi, 390 pages : color charts, maps ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781598889147
  • 1598889141
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HA214 .D853 2017
Contents:
Chapter. 1. Demographics -- chapter. 2. Immigration -- chapter 3. Life and death -- chapter 4. Health -- chapter 5. Society -- chapter 6. Crime -- chapter 7. Correctional system -- chapter 8. Employment -- chapter 9. Income, poverty, wealth -- chapter 10. Education.
Summary: The composition of the American population is rapidly changing from a white, male dominated society to one that is so diverse it will soon be without any single, dominant race, ethnicity or gender. The dramatic demographic shifts in American society have provoked many false claims and distortions of facts that have fueled demagoguery, as occurred during the 2016 presidential campaign. Access to unvarnished facts about people different than you but who are becoming your neighbors is more critical now than ever. This book was created to provide a single source of easily accessible facts obtained primarily from U.S. government agencies comparing characteristics of race, ethnicity and gender in graphic format to enhance comprehension, as only visual presentations can achieve. Virtually all major socio-economic topics are covered, including geographic distribution of populations, birth rates, health, wealth, poverty, income, employment, crime, incarcerations, social behaviors, education and political preferences. Included are past and future trends for many characteristics, as are comparisons between foreign-born, natural citizens, legal and undocumented immigrants. -- Provided by publisher.

Chiefly statistical charts.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter. 1. Demographics -- chapter. 2. Immigration -- chapter 3. Life and death -- chapter 4. Health -- chapter 5. Society -- chapter 6. Crime -- chapter 7. Correctional system -- chapter 8. Employment -- chapter 9. Income, poverty, wealth -- chapter 10. Education.

The composition of the American population is rapidly changing from a white, male dominated society to one that is so diverse it will soon be without any single, dominant race, ethnicity or gender. The dramatic demographic shifts in American society have provoked many false claims and distortions of facts that have fueled demagoguery, as occurred during the 2016 presidential campaign. Access to unvarnished facts about people different than you but who are becoming your neighbors is more critical now than ever. This book was created to provide a single source of easily accessible facts obtained primarily from U.S. government agencies comparing characteristics of race, ethnicity and gender in graphic format to enhance comprehension, as only visual presentations can achieve. Virtually all major socio-economic topics are covered, including geographic distribution of populations, birth rates, health, wealth, poverty, income, employment, crime, incarcerations, social behaviors, education and political preferences. Included are past and future trends for many characteristics, as are comparisons between foreign-born, natural citizens, legal and undocumented immigrants. -- Provided by publisher.

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