This book is the first social history of the census from its origins to the present and has become the standard history of the population census in the United States. The new edition has been updated
Provides basic information needed to understand and use past and present census data, reviewing the history, operations, concepts, and uses of the census for general readers. Subjects covered include
One of Choice Magazine's Outstanding Academic Books of 2000For those interested in understanding the historical and scientific context of the census adjustment controversy,Who Counts? is absolutely es
Anderson (American history and urban studies, U. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), along with co-authors who have worked for the Census Bureau, offers an encyclopedia for students, scholars, and general reader
