The Measure of America
Author | : Sarah Burd-Sharps |
Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : 023115495X |
ISBN-13 | : 9780231154956 |
Rating | : 4/5 (5X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Measure of America written by Sarah Burd-Sharps and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 disparities in the health, education, and living standards of different groups.