Table of Contents

List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1. American Demographic Growth 2. The American Family 3. Gender Inequality 4. Economic Well-Being 5. Immigration and Growing Diversity 6. Racial and Ethnic Inequality 7. Migration and Residential Segregation 8. Health and Mortality Conclusion Notes References Index

About the Author

John Iceland is Head of the Department of Sociology and Professor of Sociology and Demography at Penn State University. His research focuses on poverty, immigration, and racial and ethnic residential segregation issues. His latest books are Poverty in America: A Handbook, Third Edition and Where We Live Now: Immigration and Race in the United States, both from University of California Press.

Reviews

"A refreshing take ... A Portrait of America is an essential resource for understanding demographic trends in the United States within a social context that is relevant and relatable to a wide range of audiences. The writing style is both enjoyable and accessible and draws the reader in with its narrative format that lets the readers see themselves in this portrait. This is a book that can make itself at home on the shelves of anybody who can appreciate the role that demography plays in driving societal changes that affect all our lives." -- Amber Fox Crowell City and Community