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The 1990 United States Census

Written by United States. Bureau of the Census

"The 1990 United States Census" by the United States Bureau of the Census is a scientific publication that presents comprehensive demographic data collected during the 1990 census, likely written in the early 1990s. This document aims to provide insights into the population characteristics of the United States, detailing various statistics related to regions, states, and demographic components such as age, race, and household types. The opening of the census report introduces the geographic regions defined according to the census, which are the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West. It includes a breakdown of the population estimates across these regions, along with specific data for individual states. Following this introduction, various tables present detailed statistics regarding the total populations, demographics such as sex and age distribution, and household information, illustrating the structured and methodical approach taken to analyze the nation’s population. Each section is dense with numerical data, serving as a vital resource for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the social and demographic trends of the early 1990s.

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The 1990 United States Census [incomplete]

Written by United States. Bureau of the Census

"The 1990 United States Census" by the United States Bureau of the Census is a demographic survey conducted in 1990. This nationwide count documented 248,709,873 residents, marking a 9.8 percent population increase from the previous decade. The census introduced new racial categories, including separate classification for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations. It captured significant demographic shifts, including Los Angeles overtaking Chicago as the nation's second-largest city. The results determined congressional representation and electoral votes for the following decade.

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Categories: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference Reports & Conference Proceedings Sociology

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Workshop on Electronic Texts: Proceedings, 9-10 June 1992

Written by Library of Congress

"Workshop on Electronic Texts: Proceedings" edited by James Daly is a scientific publication documenting discussions and presentations from a conference held in the early 1990s. The book captures the collaborative exploration of methodologies for digitizing, preserving, and presenting historical textual materials and images, focusing on the implications of electronic texts for scholarship, usability, and technology in library sciences. The opening of this work sets the stage for a gathering at the Library of Congress where diverse stakeholders shared their insights and experiences related to electronic texts. The introduction highlights the themes of the workshop, including imaging, conversion techniques, and the challenges of copyright, while emphasizing the ongoing evolution of scholarly communication due to technological advancements. It outlines the concerns about quality versus quantity in digitization efforts, the need for standards in electronic texts, and the importance of understanding user requirements in an evolving digital landscape. Overall, the text serves as a comprehensive overview of a crucial stage in the shift toward electronic archival practices in the humanities.

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Categories: Engineering & Technology Reports & Conference Proceedings

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