Atlas of American Diversity [Paperback]

Larry Hajime Shinagawa (Author), Michael Jang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 9, 1998 | ISBN-10: 076199128X | ISBN-13: 978-0761991281

The Atlas of American Diversity illustrates racial and ethnic variance in America today and probes the issues that affect diverse groups. Immigration and migration, socioeconomic status, health, crime, language, and politics are examined as they relate to various racial and ethnic subjects. Color maps and charts provide the scholar, student, or policy analyst with easily digestible statistical information and references. These graphical representations highlight conditions and trends not readily observable by reading tabular information. The assertion that 'a picture is worth a thousand words' is true, especially in contemporary society, where people are deluged with incomprehensible statistics. The Atlas of American Diversity presents a clear view of information about, and issues confronting, America's eclectic population. Includes over 200 maps, tables and charts

Editorial Reviews

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Readers searching for social and economic details about American ethnic groups will likely find something of value in this work, for the authors have compiled a great deal of data from the 1990 census and a few other sources. (Turner, Eugene Journal Of American Ethnic History )

The Atlas should be quite useful for historians of the American West who wish to assess the region's demographic characteristics for the late 20th century. (Jow )

Documents the diversity and variance of race and ethnicity in America today, and examines the issues that affect the different groups. The Atlas of American Diversity is an essential, core title for school and community library reference and demographic collections. (The Bookwatch )

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Altamira Press (March 9, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076199128X
• ISBN-13: 978-0761991281
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,594,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An core reference title for school & community libraries., September 5, 2000

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This review is from: Atlas of American Diversity (Paperback)

The Atlas Of American Diversity documents the diversity and variance of race and ethnicity in America today, and examines the issues that affect the different groups. The topics covered include immigration and migration, socioeconomic status, health, crime, language, and politics. The data and text are enhanced and illuminated with color maps and charts. The Atlas Of American Diversity is an essential, core title for school and community library reference and demographic collections.

5.0 out of 5 stars Super!, August 10, 1999

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This review is from: Atlas of American Diversity (Paperback)

This book summarizes the ethnic and racial diversity in the U.S. in a stunning and graphical way. Highly recommended to anyone who wants a one-stop source of the latest demographic information about the United States

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Photographs, June 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Atlas of American Diversity (Hardcover)

I admire Michael Jangs work and am looking forward to a soon to be published/released book "Where do the hero's go when they die" by author Mitchell Altieri.