Long the standard source for quantitative indicators of American history, a new edition of Historical Statistics of the United States is something that reference librarians, historians, and social scientists have long awaited.
Not since the bicentennial edition was published in 1975 have new data and material been available. At last, a sweeping, comprehensive, and thoroughly revised new edition is available--one that reflects 30 years of information and new scholarship. Utilizing information from the 2000 Census, this essential reference has been updated for the new millennium, providing rich materials for both contemporary and historical researchers.
Historical Statistics of the United States, Millennial Edition is a stunning achievement and a monumental work of collaborative scholarship. It provides a comprehensive compendium of statistics from over 1,000 sources and records every aspect of the history of the United States, from energy to education, and everything in between. Over 80 scholars have contributed their efforts and expertise to select, assemble, and document the data; to write the introductory essays; and to analyze the material.
"Forthcoming from Cambridge University Press in the spring of 2006 is an update of a landmark reference long overdue for revision. Historical Statistics of the United States: Millennial Edition … a compendium of statistics from over 1000 sources last updated in the distant 1975, has been expanded to include over 37,000 data series--three times more than in the previous edition--and dozens of new topics, among them slavery, American Indians, and poverty."--Library Journal Reference Roundup
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