Statistical Handbook on Aging Americans

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The 398 tables, graphs, and charts in this handbook focus on this growing segment of America's population. Census data are supplemented by statistics from the National Center for Health Statistics and special interest groups such as the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). A special glossary defines census and demographic terms, and relevant sources of additional data are included.

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.,."commendable thoroughness....invaluable for social-service workers, teachers, and planners."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
.,."should be a valuable addition to the reference shelf of anyone concerned with the aging of America."-American Demographics
...commendable thoroughness....invaluable for social-service workers, teachers, and planners.-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
...should be a valuable addition to the reference shelf of anyone concerned with the aging of America.-American Demographics
A wealth of readily available statistical data.... extremely valuable resource....This updated resource is a must for the gerontologist and is highly recommended for public college, and university libraries.-ARBA
I know no publication that has brought such a wide range of information together in a single volume....There is a wide range of potential users of this handbook. Researchers new to the field of aging obviously benefit by this compilation....Established researchers also benefit by having a wide range of information available that is not directly related to their more specific research agendas....Policy makers and policy advocates will also find the range of carefully compiled information useful. This handbook is also a superb resource for teachers.-Contemporary Gerontology
This book is a must for library reference.-Journal of Gerontology
This book is a must for library reference.Journal of Gerontology
..."good reference for librarians, researchers, social service planners, and gerontology program administrators."-Library Journal
..."should be a valuable addition to the reference shelf of anyone concerned with the aging of America."-American Demographics
"A wealth of readily available statistical data.... extremely valuable resource....This updated resource is a must for the gerontologist and is highly recommended for public college, and university libraries."-ARBA
"This book is a must for library reference."-Journal of Gerontology
"I know no publication that has brought such a wide range of information together in a single volume....There is a wide range of potential users of this handbook. Researchers new to the field of aging obviously benefit by this compilation....Established researchers also benefit by having a wide range of information available that is not directly related to their more specific research agendas....Policy makers and policy advocates will also find the range of carefully compiled information useful. This handbook is also a superb resource for teachers."-Contemporary Gerontology

Author Bio

FRANK L. SCHICK, now deceased, was a consultant and author with a distinguished government and academic career in the library and information science field. He worked with Renee Schick on both editions of the Statistical Handbook on Aging Americans, the first volume in Oryx's series of demographic tools for researchers. The Schicks also coauthored Statistical Handbook on U.S. Hispanics, and Records of the Presidency: Presidential Papers and Libraries from Washington to Reagan, both published by Oryx Press. RENEE SCHICK is an information services consultant specializing in bibliographic database management in the areas of sociology and health care. She worked with Frank Schick on both editions of the Statistical Handbook on Aging Americans, the first volume in Oryx's series of demographic tools for researchers. The Schicks also coauthored Statistical Handbook on U.S. Hispanics, and Records of the Presidency: Presidential Papers and Libraries from Washington to Reagan, both published by Oryx Press.