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Profile of the Nation

Concise, statistical account of population characteristics, family and households, labor force, income and pverty, health, education, crime, and general spending of our money.

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973.19
PRO

Gambling, Crime Or Recreation?

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795
GAM

Water

Current look at water in the United States--its use, sources, quality, pollution, and protective legislation.

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363.7
WAT

Education, Reflecting Our Society?

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370
EDU

Nutrition

Current examination of America's farms, what Americans eat, supermarkets, food safety, hunger and public assistance.

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613.2
NUT

Garbage and Other Pollution

Concise, statistical overview of garbage and its disposal emphasizing municipal solid waste, air pollution, water pollution, recycling, hazardous wastes, and worldwide concern.

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363.72
GAR

Transportation, America's Lifeline

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380
TRA

Energy

Examination of energy concentrating on the state and future of coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear power, electric power, renewable energy sources, and conservation.

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337.28
ENE

Immigration and Illegal Aliens

Current examination of immigration policies, how they affect aliens, and the plight of international refugees.

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323.6
IMM