Statistical Abstract of the United States: The National Data Book, 2000
by Glenn W. King, Lars B. Johanson
Category: Social Science

The standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the U.S. A convenient volume for statistical ref. and as a guide to other statistical publications and sources. The latter function is served by the intro. text to each section, the source note appearing below each table, and Appendix I, which comprises the Guide to Sources of Statistics, Guide to State Statistical Abstracts, and Guide to Foreign Statistical Abstracts. Includes a selection of data from many statistical publications, both gov't. and private. Emphasis is primarily given to national data; many tables present data for regions and individual states and a smaller number for metropolitan areas and cities.