Ethnicity in the 1991 Census
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Publisher :
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 34,98 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Ethnic groups
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Author :
Publisher :
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 34,98 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Ethnic groups
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Author : Patrick Simon
Publisher : Springer
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 37,20 MB
Release : 2015-08-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 331920095X
This open access book examines the question of collecting and disseminating data on ethnicity and race in order to describe characteristics of ethnic and racial groups, identify factors of social and economic integration and implement policies to redress discrimination. It offers a global perspective on the issue by looking at race and ethnicity in a wide variety of historical, country-specific contexts, including Asia, Latin America, Europe, Oceania and North America. In addition, the book also includes analysis on the indigenous populations of the Americas. The book first offers comparative accounts of ethnic statistics. It compares and empirically tests two perspectives for understanding national ethnic enumeration practices in a global context based on national census questionnaires and population registration forms for over 200 countries between 1990 to 2006. Next, the book explores enumeration and identity politics with chapters that cover the debate on ethnic and racial statistics in France, ethnic and linguistic categories in Québec, Brazilian ethnoracial classification and affirmative action policies and the Hispanic/Latino identity and the United States census. The third, and final, part of the book examines measurement issues and competing claims. It explores such issues as the complexity of measuring diversity using Malaysia as an example, social inequalities and indigenous populations in Mexico and the demographic explosion of aboriginal populations in Canada from 1986 to 2006. Overall, the book sheds light on four main questions: should ethnic groups be counted, how should they be counted, who is and who is not counted and what are the political and economic incentives for counting. It will be of interest to all students of race, ethnicity, identity, and immigration. In addition, researchers as well as policymakers will find useful discussions and insights for a better understanding of the complexity of categorization and related political and policy challenges.
Author : Great Britain. Office of Population Censuses and Surveys
Publisher :
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 43,61 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Social Science
ISBN :
The first volume of four in a series which records the results of a census that examines ethnic origin. It covers demographic characteristics of the ethnic minority populations: size and growth, immigration patterns, age structure and ageing, marriage patterns, and household and family structure.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 753 pages
File Size : 42,63 MB
Release : 2004-10-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0309092116
In their later years, Americans of different racial and ethnic backgrounds are not in equally good-or equally poor-health. There is wide variation, but on average older Whites are healthier than older Blacks and tend to outlive them. But Whites tend to be in poorer health than Hispanics and Asian Americans. This volume documents the differentials and considers possible explanations. Selection processes play a role: selective migration, for instance, or selective survival to advanced ages. Health differentials originate early in life, possibly even before birth, and are affected by events and experiences throughout the life course. Differences in socioeconomic status, risk behavior, social relations, and health care all play a role. Separate chapters consider the contribution of such factors and the biopsychosocial mechanisms that link them to health. This volume provides the empirical evidence for the research agenda provided in the separate report of the Panel on Race, Ethnicity, and Health in Later Life.
Author : David Coleman
Publisher :
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 33,71 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Ethnicity
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Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 28,96 MB
Release : 2004-08-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0309166136
Disparities in health and health care across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds in the United States are well documented. The reasons for these disparities are, however, not well understood. Current data available on race, ethnicity, SEP, and accumulation and language use are severely limited. The report examines data collection and reporting systems relating to the collection of data on race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic position and offers recommendations.
Author : Jivraj, Stephen
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 20,98 MB
Release : 2015-05-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1447321812
As the issues of inequality and ethnic identity become ever more prominent in politics and media, this book is well timed to play a useful role: offering in-depth analysis of the intersection of the two issues by experts in the field. Drawn from the last three UK population censuses, it not only offers a comprehensive overview of the topic, but also clarifies key concepts. Contributors highlight persistent inequalities in access to housing, employment, education, and good health faced by some ethnic groups, and the resulting book will be a crucial resource for policy makers and researchers alike.
Author : Alina Mungiu
Publisher : Central European University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 37,82 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789639241763
Drawing on lessons from post-communist Europe, this book provides a summary of the practical wisdom learned in the management of ethnic conflicts from the Balkans to Chechnya. Grounded in empirical - mostly comparative - research, the essays go beyond theoretical postulates and normative ideals and acknowledge the considerable experience that exists within the post-communist world on ethnic conflict, nation and state building. What does the post-communist experience have in common with other nationalisms and nation-related conflicts, and what, if anything, is unique about it? This book, written by academics with experience as policy advisors, is strongly policy-oriented. The primordial type hypotheses of ethnic social capital and ancient hatreds are tested on the basis of public opinion surveys on nationalism and ethnic cohabitation in various countries in east-central Europe. Power-sharing arrangements in the Balkans, the small separatist Republics of the post-Soviet world as well as ethno-federalism from the former Yugoslavia to the former Soviet Empire are discussed in the respective chapters.
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Page : 672 pages
File Size : 42,12 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Income distribution
ISBN :
Author : Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S.)
Publisher : Fish & Wildlife Service
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 28,5 MB
Release : 2018-05-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780160946059
This report provides a detailed snapshot of our nation's passion for wildlife and nature. It serves as a road map to guide efforts to reach more Americans to provide them with opportunities to hunt, fish, and enjoy America's wildlife and wild places. Bird/wildlife watching, hunting, fishing are not just favorite pastimes, but they share revenues from sale of licenses and tags, as well as excise taxes paid by hunters, anglers, and shooters to continue to support vital wildlife and habitat conservation efforts in every state. The report outlines the details for compilation of information and surveys to different populations and provides highlights along with statistical information represented in tables from the data collected. Click these resources for more products relating to this topic: Animals & Wildlife resources collection Fisheries & Aquatic Life resources collection