The U.S. Census [microform] : Monitor and Harbinger of Social Change / Barbara Everitt Bryant
- Bib ID:
- 5523002
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Bryant, Barbara Everitt
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED324372
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1990
- 8 p.
- Summary:
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The importance of the U.S. Census as a monitor of social change in the past decade and harbinger of social change in the future is reviewed. Throughout the history of the U.S., the census has provided both the data that drive the economy and the numbers for equitably apportioning political power. The census reflects the fact that changes in population concentration identify growth markets. Growth is not merely geographic; the census identifies the various segments of the population and the rates at which they grow. Social and economic changes are foretold through changes in age distribution, the number of households in proportion to the population, and the changing composition of households. Other social changes that the census has reflected include: (1) a move from the farm to blue-collar work to white-collar work; (2) increasing literacy; (3) changing spending patterns; (4) the numbers of women in the work force; and (5) income differences among population segments. It is concluded that the census will continue to offer the same types of information, and that new technology will make it possible for many more individuals and groups to use the information for decision making. Eighteen figures illustrate the discussion. (SLD)
- Notes:
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bureau of the Census (DOC), Suitland, MD
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- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Publication date:
- 1990
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