Social Change in America: The Historical Handbook

The editors of Bernan Press have written insightful commentary about U.S. society and how it has changed--not just in comparison to the past, but also within a global context. The narrative is supported by population data from the 2000 Decennial Census and other recent surveys. Topics covered in Social Change in America include family life; work and employment; housing; wealth and poverty; education; health; crime; volunteer activity; religion and religious affiliation; politics; the impact of the Internet on American society.

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