Explores the scientific frontiers and leading edges of research across the fields of anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, sociology, history, business, education, geography, law, and psychiatry, as well as specialized…

The Workshop on the Social Processes Underlying Fertility Change in Developing Countries was held in Washington, DC in January 1998. The 14 papers presented are summarized in chapters on diffusion…

To explore the connections between new approaches to science education and new developments in assessment, the Board on Testing and Assessment (BOTA) of the National Research Council (NRC) sponsored a…

Various editions of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles have served as the Employment Service’s basic tool for matching workers and jobs. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles has also played an…

Examines how changes in reproductive patterns have affected the health of women and children in the developing world. This book looks at the relationships between contraceptive use, reproductive patterns, and…

Documents the growth of concentrated poverty in central cities of the United States and examines what is known about its causes and effects. This volume is useful for policymakers, program…

Provides an overview of what constitutes quality in out-of-home care. Based on the National Research Council’s examination of child development and child care, this booklet highlights what to look for…

For many household surveys in the United States, responses rates have been steadily declining for at least the past two decades. A similar decline in survey response can be observed…