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The Measure of America: American Human Development Report, 2008-2009
Sarah Burd-Sharps
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Description for The Measure of America: American Human Development Report, 2008-2009
Paperback. Series: A Columbia / SSRC Book. Num Pages: 256 pages, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: GB; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 210 x 17. Weight in Grams: 658.
The Measure of America is the first-ever human development report for a wealthy, developed nation. It introduces the American Human Development Index, which provides a single measure of well-being for all Americans, disaggregated by state and congressional district, as well as by gender, race, and ethnicity. The Index rankings of the 50 states and 436 congressional districts reveal huge disparities in the health, education, and living standards of different groups. Clear, precise, objective, and authoritative, this report will become the basis for all serious discussions concerning the realization of a fair, just, and globally competitive American society.
The Measure of America is the first-ever human development report for a wealthy, developed nation. It introduces the American Human Development Index, which provides a single measure of well-being for all Americans, disaggregated by state and congressional district, as well as by gender, race, and ethnicity. The Index rankings of the 50 states and 436 congressional districts reveal huge disparities in the health, education, and living standards of different groups. Clear, precise, objective, and authoritative, this report will become the basis for all serious discussions concerning the realization of a fair, just, and globally competitive American society.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
245
Condition
New
Series
A Columbia / SSRC Book
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231154956
SKU
V9780231154956
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About Sarah Burd-Sharps
Sarah Burd-Sharps served as the deputy director of UNDP's Human Development Report Office until September 2006. Kristen Lewis was a lead author of the water and sanitation report of the U.N. Millennium Project, led by Jeffrey Sachs, and writes extensively on development, gender, and the environment. Eduardo Borges Martins was the chief statistician in the creation of the ... Read more
Reviews for The Measure of America: American Human Development Report, 2008-2009
The Measure of America is a wonderful tool and informative guide for readers in search of a deeper understanding of the complex nature of American society. Metro Spirit This very timely report articulates clearly the state of the country, using a multifaceted perspective; it is written in a straightforward, engaging manner... Essential. Choice For the Secretaries of Labor, Education, Health, ... Read more