Social Change in America: The Historical Handbook 2006 (Social Change in America)

Updated for 2006, ""Social Change in America"" is a fascinating and fact-filled overview of how American society has changed and evolved in recent times. Topics covered include family life, work and employment, housing, wealth and poverty, education, health, crime, volunteer activity, religion and religious affiliation, politics, and more Provides 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. First update since 2003