A selection of papers on Asian population trends and educational development is presented in four parts. Part I defines the major components of Asian population growth as the rapid decline in mortality after 1945, relative increases in the population of less developed regions, accelerated fertility potential, and unequal distribution of wealth.…

Over the past several years significant changes have occurred in longstanding patterns of population growth within Wisconsin. Before 1960, growth occurred primarily in and around major metropolitan areas. In the 1970's a growth revival took place in nonmetropolitan counties. This, along with a sharp decline in urban growth, allowed rural growth to…

A descriptive and exploratory study designed to determine demographic and behavioral characteristics of Spanish-speaking migrant workers was conducted in the Stockbridge, Michigan, area. Economic, social, and demographic characteristics (such as age, educational level, income, and family size) and behavioral patterns (such as recruitment and…

The trends in population distribution and the composition of Iowa's population are reported in this document in order to provide the leaders and citizens of Iowa with information to assist them in making decisions relating to growth and development. Birth and death rates, rural and urban residence, population by race, and age structure are…

A collection of reproducible black and white maps, charts, and graphs for classroom use profiles Africa today. Individual country maps were originally produced by the United Nations, U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. The material depicts the continent's (1) size, (2) population, (3) resources, (4) commodities, (5)…

This document presents illustrative maps, tables, and graphs that depict several features of Asia and Oceania including: size, population, resources, commodities, trade, languages, religions, ethnic groups, cities, land use, food and agriculture, health, schooling, jobs, energy, industry, demographic statistics, aspects of government, and…

The self-study unit for intermediate grades treats population growth in the United States and Mexico. The major objectives are to improve skills in using graphics and to teach about population growth. The teaching method used is the Forced Inferential Response Mode (FIRM). The students are presented with data through maps, graphs, tables,…

This book contains blank outline maps of the continent/region, tables and graphics depicting the size, population, resources and water, commodities , trade, cities, languages, religions, industry, energy, food and agriculture, demographic statistics, aspects of the national economies, and aspects of the national governments of the Middle East.…

The report details the implications of mobility for manpower planning, traces the impact of mobility on planning for the training and development of skilled manpower, and summarizes the factors influencing labor mobility drawn from a review of the relevant literature. The first section introduces the problem, summarizes factors affecting labor…

Black and white maps that may be reproduced are contained in this volume focusing on Africa. The volume is intended to serve as a compendium of resources for classroom teachers and curriculum developers. The 53 individual country maps are reprints of maps published by the United States Department of State and by the Central Intelligence Agency. In…

Illustrative black and white maps, tables, and graphs designed for clear reproducibility depict Europe's size, population, resources, commodities, trade, cities, schooling, jobs, energy, industry, demographic statistics, food, and agriculture. Also included are 33 United States Department of State individual country maps. This volume is intended…

A profile of Latin America (defined as consisting of the countries of Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela) emerges from this collection of black and white illustrative maps, tables, and…

Black and white maps, graphs and tables that may be reproduced are presented in this volume focusing on the United States. Some of the features of the United States depicted are: size, population, agriculture and resources, manufactures, trade, citizenship, employment, income, poverty, the federal budget, energy, health, education, crime, and the…