Official Government Edition. Provides tables and graphs of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. Charts are arranged by variables such as age, state, and geographic area. Covers population, household, birth rates, death rates, health risks, education, crime, labor, un/employment, family income, housing, farms, energy consumption, trade, communications, business, tourism, state and federal government, health programs, elections, and more.
The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference and as a guide to other statistical publications and sources. The latter function is served by the introductory text to each section, the source note appearing below each table, and Appendix I, which comprises the Guide to Sources of Statistics, the Guide to State Statistical Abstracts, and the Guide to Foreign Statistical Abstracts.
One billion people worldwide live in slums and that figure is predicted to reach 2 billion by 2030. This new volume from UN-HABITAT unpacks the complex social and economic issues using the novel conceptual framework of the urban divide.
The State and Metropolitan Area Data Book features more than 1,500 data items for the United States and individual states, counties and metropolitan areas from a variety of sources. The files include data published for 2005 population and housing unit estimates and many items from the 1990 and 2000 Census of Population and Housing. Information in the State and Metropolitan Data Book covers the following topical areas: age, agriculture, births, business establishments, communications, construction, cost of living, crime, deaths, education, elections, employment, energy, finance, government, health, households, housing, immigration, income, manufactures, marriages and divorces, media, natural resources, population, poverty, race and Hispanic origin, residence, retail sales, science and engineering, social services, tourism, transportation, and veterans. Files contain a collection of data from the U.S. Census Bureau and other federal statistical bureaus, governmental administrative and regulatory agencies, private research bodies, trade associations, insurance companies, health associations, educational associations, and philanthropic foundations.The Data Book is also your Guide to Sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal Agencies, and private organizations.
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
State and Metropolitan Area Data Book: 2013, First Edition Essential for any economic development official, regional planner, or urban researcher, The State and Metropolitan Area Data Book, previously published by the Census Bureau, is the first edition published by Bernan Press. This valuable resource continues to provide the most complete source of comprehensive and useful information about the nation’s individual states, metropolitan and micropolitan areas, and their component counties. This edition features the latest information on an array of topics such as population, birth and death rates, health coverage, school enrollment, crime rates, income and housing, employment, transportation, and government. Researchers, college students, and data users can easily see the trends and changes affecting the nation today. This edition includes: a complete listing and data for all states, metropolitan areas, including micropolitan areas, and their component counties 2010 census counts and more recent population estimates for all areas results of the 2012 national and state elections expanded vital statistics, communication, and criminal justice data data on migration and commuting habits American Community Survey 1- and 3-year estimates data on health insurance and housing and finance matters accurate and helpful citations to allow the user to directly consult the source source notes and explanations A guide to state statistical abstracts and state information A valuable addition for all academic and public libraries. The State and Metropolitan Area Data Book: 2013 is part of the County and City Extra Series available from Bernan Press. Other books include: County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City, and County Data Book The Who, What, and Where of America: Understanding the American Community Survey Places, Towns, and Townships
