This is who we were. In the 2010s / compiled from Grey House Publishing's Working Americans series by Scott Derks and original content.

Format:

Book

Series:

This is who we were

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--Economic conditions--2009-.

United States.

United States--Social conditions--21st century.

United States--Civilization--21st century.

United States--History--21st century.

Civilization.

Economic history.

Social conditions.

Genre:

History

Physical Description:

xi, 574 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits, color maps, graphs ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Amenia, New York : Grey House Publishing, Inc., [2020]

Summary:

This is Who We Were: In the 2010s provides the reader with a deeper understanding of day-to-day life in America from 2010 to 2019. This new volume in the This is Who We Were series is sure to be of value as both a serious research tool for students of American history as well as an intriguing climb up America's family tree. The richly illustrated text provides an interesting way to study a truly unique time in American history. Personal Profiles: Over 25 in-depth Personal Profiles examine the lives of individuals and families who lived during the decade. Each profile details life at home, at work and in the community. Profiles also include original tables from the 2010 Census, reprinted exactly as they appeared decades ago. Historical Snapshots: This section includes lists of important "firsts" for America, from technical advances and political events to new products and top-selling books. Combining serious American history with fun facts, these snapshots present, in chronological categories, an easy-to-read overview of what happened in the 2010s. Economy of the Times: This section looks at a wide range of economic data, including food, clothing, transportation, housing and other selected prices, with reprints of actual advertisements for products and services of the time. It includes figures for three years in the following categories: Consumer Expenditures, Annual Income, Selected Prices and a Value of the Dollar from 1860 to 2010. A fascinating look at the economic picture of 1950 and how the engine that drives our economy has changed. All Around Us: What We Saw, Wrote, Read & Listened To: This section includes reprints of newspaper and magazine articles, letters, posters, and others items designed to help the reader focus on what was on the minds of Americans in the 2010s. These printed pieces show how popular opinion was formed, and how American life was affected in this decade. 2010 Census Summary & Comparison Data: This section includes actual Census material, including a comprehensive U.S. report that summarizes individual responses along with a Comparison of Principal Cities charts population characteristics in 2010 for many cities, in 26 different interesting population characteristics. This dynamic new title will benefit a wide range of academic and personal research and curriculum needs. A truly unique and interesting look at what American life was like in 2010, this volume will be an important acquisition for high school, public and academic libraries as well as social science and history reference collections. - Publisher

This is Who We Were: In the 2010s provides the reader with a deeper understanding of day-to-day life in America from 2010 to 2019. This new volume in the This is Who We Were series is sure to be of value as both a serious research tool for students of American history as well as an intriguing climb up America's family tree. The richly illustrated text provides an interesting way to study a truly unique time in American history. Personal Profiles: Over 25 in-depth Personal Profiles examine the lives of individuals and families who lived during the decade. Each profile details life at home, at work and in the community. Profiles also include original tables from the 2010 Census, reprinted exactly as they appeared decades ago. Historical Snapshots: This section includes lists of important "firsts" for America, from technical advances and political events to new products and top-selling books. Combining serious American history with fun facts, these snapshots present, in chronological categories, an easy-to-read overview of what happened in the 2010s. Economy of the Times: This section looks at a wide range of economic data, including food, clothing, transportation, housing and other selected prices, with reprints of actual advertisements for products and services of the time. It includes figures for three years in the following categories: Consumer Expenditures, Annual Income, Selected Prices and a Value of the Dollar from 1860 to 2010. A fascinating look at the economic picture of 1950 and how the engine that drives our economy has changed. All Around Us: What We Saw, Wrote, Read & Listened To: This section includes reprints of newspaper and magazine articles, letters, posters, and others items designed to help the reader focus on what was on the minds of Americans in the 2010s. These printed pieces show how popular opinion was formed, and how American life was affected in this decade. 2010 Census Summary & Comparison Data: This section includes actual Census material, including a comprehensive U.S. report that summarizes individual responses along with a Comparison of Principal Cities charts population characteristics in 2010 for many cities, in 26 different interesting population characteristics. This dynamic new title will benefit a wide range of academic and personal research and curriculum needs. A truly unique and interesting look at what American life was like in 2010, this volume will be an important acquisition for high school, public and academic libraries as well as social science and history reference collections. - Publisher.

Contents:

Table of Contents

Essay on the 2010s

Publisher's Note

Section One: Profiles

2011: Day Care Owner in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

2011: Emergency Room Nurse in Tucson, Arizona

2011: Iraq War Soldier in Rural Kentucky

2012: Haitian Immigrant & Hair Stylist in LaGrange, New York

2013: Political Lobbyist in Washington D.C.

2013: Truck Driver in West, Texas

2014: Farmer & Home Schooler in West Liberty, Pennsylvania

2014: Technician at VA Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska

2015: Black Lives Matter Activist in Baltimore, Maryland

2015: Teach for America Teacher in Los Angeles, California

2015: Couple Who Marries After Same-Sex Landmark Decision in New Orleans, Louisiana

2016: Bernie Sanders Campaigner in Alliance, Ohio

2016: Community Activist for Social Change in Cincinnati, Ohio

2016: Family Therapist in Worchester, Massachusetts

2016: Pakistani Immigrant & Retail Worker in Hopewell Junction, New York

2017: Mother of Transgender Rights Activist in Blacksburg, North Carolina

2017: Irish Bar Manager in Santa Clara, California

2017: Circus Worker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

2017: Manufacturing Plant Worker in Gary, Indiana

2018: Self-Made Working Artist in Boston, Massachusetts

2018: Furniture Maker in Cincinnati, Ohio

2018: First Women Mayor of Small Town in Harlow, Tennessee

2018: Political Cartoonist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2019: From Prisoner to Bakery Worker in Yonkers, New York

2019: Project Engineer in Providence, Rhode Island.

Section Two: Historical Snapshots

Early 2010s

Mid 2010s

Late 2010s

Section Three: Economy of the Times

Consumer Expenditures

Annual Income of Standard Jobs

Selected Prices

Value of a Dollar Index 1860-2019

All Around Us-2010s

Section Five: Census Data

State-by-State Comparative Tables: 2000, 2010 and 2018

American Community Survey Reports

Computer and Internet Use in the United States: 2016

Health Insurance Coverage by Type of Coverage and State: 2018

Household Income: 2018

Population 65 Years and Older in the United States: 2016

Poverty: 2017 and 2018

Retail Workers: 2018

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Receipt for Households: 2018

Those Who Served: America's Veterans From World War II to the War on Terror

Current Population Reports

A Changing Nation: Population Projections Under Alternative Immigration Scenarios

Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2017

Demographic Turning Points for the United States: Population Projections for 2020 to 2060

Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2018

Living Longer: Historical and Projected Life Expectancy in the United States, 1960 to 2060

Old Housing, New Needs: Are U.S. Homes Ready for an Aging Population?

Small Area Health Insurance Estimates: 2018

Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2018

Economy-Wide Statistics Briefs

E-Stats 2018: Measuring the Electronic Economy

State Government Tax Collections Summary Report: 2019

Further Reading

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 569) and index.

ISBN:

1642654787

9781642654783

OCLC:

1128201154