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

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Dulberger, Michael D., author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
United States--Population--Statistics--Pictorial works.
United States.
Population.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (390 pages) : color illustrations
Place of Publication:
Lanham, Maryland : Bernan Press, 2017.
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.
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.
Notes:
Includes index.
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed July 27, 2017).
ISBN:
9781598889147
9781598889154 (e-book)

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