The Underclass: Definition and Measurement.

Mincy, Robert B.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ410948

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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The Underclass: Definition and Measurement.

Mincy, Robert B.; And Others

Science, v248 n4954 p450-53 Apr 27 1990

Research which makes possible a quantification of the size, composition, and growth of the underclass is discussed. Trends in the quality of life and the growth of the underclass are presented. (CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Definitions, Demography, Higher Education, Living Standards, Measurement, Quality of Life, Science and Society, Social Indicators, Social Science Research, Socioeconomic Influences, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Data

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Researchers; Administrators; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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