Statistical Handbook on U.S. Hispanics

by Frank L. Schick (Editor), Renee Schick (Editor)

Overview

Hispanic Americans make up the largest ethnic group in the country, and this volume accurately reflects their concerns, interests, and issues. By providing easy access to over 300 statistical charts, graphs, and tables, the book allows novice and professional researchers to easily locate statistics on: demographics, immigration, naturalization, social characteristics, education, health, politics, labor force, and economic conditions. The Statistical Handbook on U.S. Hispanics also includes a glossary of terms and a list of sources to be consulted for more information or additional statistical data. An extensive subject index makes it simple to locate specific tables and charts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780897745543
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	01/17/1991
Series:	Oryx Statistical Handbooks
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

FRANK L. SCHICK, now deceased, was a consultant and author with a distinguished government and academic career in the library and information science field. He worked with Renee Schick on both editions of the Statistical Handbook on Aging Americans, the first volume in Oryx's series of demographic tools for researchers. The Schicks also coauthored Statistical Handbook on U.S. Hispanics, and Records of the Presidency: Presidential Papers and Libraries from Washington to Reagan, both published by Oryx Press.

RENEE SCHICK is an information services consultant specializing in bibliographic database management in the areas of sociology and health care. She worked with Frank Schick on both editions of the Statistical Handbook on Aging Americans, the first volume in Oryx's series of demographic tools for researchers. The Schicks also coauthored Statistical Handbook on U.S. Hispanics, and Records of the Presidency: Presidential Papers and Libraries from Washington to Reagan, both published by Oryx Press.

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Charts
Introduction
A. Demographics
1. The United States Census
2. Identifying the Hispanic Population
3. Composition of the Hispanic Population
4. Geographic Distribution and Mobility
5. Age and Sex Distribution
B. Immigration and Naturalization
1. Legal Immigration and Naturalization
2. Illegal Immigration, Apprehensions, and Expulsions
C. Social Characteristics
1. Families and Households
2. Living Arrangements
3. Social Issues
D. Education
1. School Enrollment and Dropouts
2. Educational Attainment
E. Health
1. Births and Deaths
2. Health Status
3. Health Insurance
F. Politics
1. Voting and Voter Registration
2. Elected Hispanic Officials
G. Labor Force
1. Labor Force Participation
2. Occupations
3. Agricultural Work Force
4. Unemployment
H. Economic Conditions
1. Income and Earnings
2. Assets and Wealth
3. Poverty and Support Programs
Glossary
List of Sources
Index

Editorial Reviews

A selection of recent statistical data from various sources which illustrate the growing demographic, political, economic, and cultural impact of an increased Hispanic population in the US. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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