The Historical Statistics of the United States 5 Volume Hardback Set: Millennial Edition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521817912)

Long the standard source for quantitative indicators of American history, a new edition of Historical Statistics of the United States is something that reference librarians, historians, and social scientists have long awaited. Not since the Bicentennial Edition was published in 1975 has new data and material been available. At last, a sweeping, comprehensive, and thoroughly revised new edition is available; one that reflects thirty years of information and new scholarship. Utilizing information from the 2000 Census, this essential reference has been updated for the new Millennium providing rich materials for both contemporary and historical researchers. Historical Statistics of the United States, Millennial Edition is a stunning achievement and a monumental work of collaborative scholarship providing a comprehensive compendium of statistics from over 1,000 sources recording every aspect of the history of the United States from population to prices; from voting patterns to Vietnam veterans; from energy to education; from abortions to zinc and everything in between. Over 80 scholars have contributed their efforts and expertise to select, assemble, and document the data, to write the introductory essays, and to analyze the material. To learn more about Historical Statistics of the United States, please visit the Historical Statistics of the United States website

Author: Susan B. Carter
ISBN-10: 0521817919
ISBN-13: 9780521817912
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/30/2006
Pages: 5000
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 28.49lbs
Size: 12.75h x 10.50w x 11.90d
Award: Dartmouth Medal - Honorable Mention

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reference Reviews-Adult 11/01/2005 pg. 4
Library Journal 06/01/2006 pg. 158
Choice 09/01/2006 pg. 87
Booklist 09/15/2006 pg. 92
Booklist Ed Choice Reference 01/01/2007 pg. 20
LJ Best Reference Sources 04/15/2007 pg. 54
Booklist 05/15/2007 pg. 76
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2007 pg. 1 - Strongly Recommended