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Berinstein, Paula. Finding Statistics Online: How to Locate the Elusive Numbers You Need. Medford, NJ: Information Today, 1998.
Information on how statistics work as well as subject specific chapters such as "Public Opinion and Trend Statistics" is provided. At the beginning of the chapter the author explains the types of data and names the prominent producers of the data.
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317.3
Un3c |
County and City Data Book. 12th ed. Washington, DC: Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 1994.
Statistics are compiled by counties and cities of the United States. The data covers population, geographical areas, government, finance, population characteristics, and manufacturing. The counties are ranked nationally. |
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Demeny, Paul and Geoffrey McNicoll, eds. Encyclopedia of Population. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2003.
The study of population covers such topics as fertility, diversification of family forms, as well as climate change relating to relative population sizes of countries. Population tables are found in the second volume. |
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Gall, Timothy L. and Daniel M. Lucas, eds. Statistics on Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Use: A Selection of Statistical Charts, Graphs, and Tables about Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Use from a Variety of Published Sources with Explanatory Comments. Detroit: Gale, 1996.
In addition to statistics on alcohol, illegal drug, and tobacco use in the U.S., this book also offers comments, details of sources, and contacts. |
331.0973
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Jacobs, Eva E., ed. Handbook of U. S. Labor Statistics: Employment, Earnings, Prices, Productivity, and Other Labor Data. 2nd ed. Lanham, MD: Bernan Press, 1998.
Statistical information about labor market conditions such as unemployed persons by occupation 1984-1997 or multiple jobholders by sex, age, and marital status is presented in this handbook.
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317.3
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Kurian, George Thomas. Datapedia of the United States 1790-2000; America Year by Year. Lanham, MD: Bernan Press, 1994
Historical population data from 1776 to 1990 with projections to 2010 is presented. The information is taken from Historical Statistics of the United States from Colonial Times and Statistical Abstract of the United States (from 1970-1990) but in a more “reader-friendly format.”
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Kurian, George Thomas. The Illustrated Book of World Rankings. 4th ed. Armonk, NY: Sharpe Reference, 1997.
Material is arranged by subject (i.e. land area; agriculture; population). |
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339.47
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Lazich, Robert S., ed. World Cost of Living Survey. 2nd ed. Detroit: Gale, 1999.
World Cost of Living Survey contains over 30,000 entries for the average prices of more than 3,900 items and services in 209 countries and 458 cities. Some examples of topics covered are: Health Care; Transportation; Education; and Housing. |
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Melnick, Daniel and Beatrice Rouse. Portrait of Health in the United States. Lanham, MD: Bernan, 2001.
This book charts the health status of America which might show trends or changes in health care. |
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Mitchell, B. R. International Historical Statistics: the Americas, 1750-1988. New York: Stockton Press, 1993.
This book is a compilation of statistics on the countries of North and South America including population, labor, agriculture, industry, trade, and transport. |
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The Municipal Year Book 1999. Washington, D. C. : International City/County Manager’s Association, 1998.
Each year cities around the United States provide information regarding their administration. For example, one can compare salaries of police officers from Dallas, Texas to Tacoma, Washington. The book also contains articles about court cases, which may affect city government. |
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304.6021
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Population and Vital Statistics Report. (Periodical). [New York], 1998.
Each issue presents estimates of world and continental population as well as vital statistics. Library has current issue. |
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310
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Reddy, Marlita A., ed. Statistical Abstract of the World. New York: Gale, 1994.
Vital statistics of 185 countries start at 1960 and are projected through the year 2020. Topics covered are due to information gathered by each individual country (i.e. one may find statistics on "Crime" under Italy, but not find statistics on "Crime" under South Africa). |
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339.22
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American Incomes: Demographics of Who Has Money. Ithaca, New York: New Strategist, 2001.
This guide to Americans and their money presents information on income trends, household income, personal income, discretionary income, spending and wealth, poverty trends, and income and geography trends based on the 90s. Some of the information is available by race, gender, geographical region, and household demographics. |
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310.5
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The 2004 Statesman’s Year-Book; Polities, Cultures and Economies of the World. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2003.
This yearbook presents a political, social, and economic outlook on the countries of the world. Information on each state of the United States and on international organizations is included as well. |
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317.3
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Statistical Abstract of the United States. Washington, D.C: U.S. Bureau of the Census, [current year].
This book provides national data with some state, regional and city information that is available by age, sex, race, or education. While more specific data can be found in the County and City Data Book (see previous citation under County and . . .) this is the standard statistical source on the United States. On line at http:www.census.gov/statab/www/brief.html |
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2000. New York: World Almanac, 1999.
The almanac is a comprehensive fact book on the U.S. and its states, as well as nations of the world. It has information in the areas of news events, economics, government, social science, history, health, sports, religion, and the arts. |