Statistical Handbook on Aging Americans

Schick, Renee

ISBN 10: 0897747216 / ISBN 13: 9780897747219

Published by Greenwood, 1994

In. Seller Inventory # ria9780897747219_new

Synopsis:

The 398 tables, graphs, and charts in this handbook focus on this growing segment of America's population. Census data are supplemented by statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics and special interest groups such as the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). A special glossary defines census and demographic terms, and relevant sources of additional data are included.

About the Author:

FRANK L. SCHICK, now deceased, was a consultant and author with a distinguished government and academic career in the library and information science field. He worked with Renee Schick on both editions of the Statistical Handbook on Aging Americans, the first volume in Oryx's series of demographic tools for researchers. The Schicks also coauthored Statistical Handbook on U.S. Hispanics, and Records of the Presidency: Presidential Papers and Libraries from Washington to Reagan, both published by Oryx Press.

RENEE SCHICK is an information services consultant specializing in bibliographic database management in the areas of sociology and health care. She worked with Frank Schick on both editions of the Statistical Handbook on Aging Americans, the first volume in Oryx's series of demographic tools for researchers. The Schicks also coauthored Statistical Handbook on U.S. Hispanics, and Records of the Presidency: Presidential Papers and Libraries from Washington to Reagan, both published by Oryx Press.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Statistical Handbook on Aging Americans
Publisher: Greenwood
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New