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The first measured century

Looks at American history through data and measurement, revealing how the lives of everyday Americans have changed over the last century. Examines how social science pioneers, by measuring many aspects of Americans' lives, influenced history. Presents examples of the interaction of statistics and society, from Julia Lathrop's data-driven crusade to reduce infant mortality to Daniel Patrick Moynihan's controversial analysis of the breakdown of the Black family. Also discusses Robert and Helen Lynd's early 20th century sociological study of Muncie, Ind., America's "Middletown," and includes commentary by Theodore Caplow, a professor of sociology, and Bruce Geelhoed of Ball State University's Center for Middletown Studies.

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  • ""The First Measured Century looks at America in the twentieth century through the stories of influential social scientists - their triumphs and failures, and the burning controversies they started. From Julie Lathrop's data-driven crusade to reduce infant mortality to Daniel Patrick Moynihan's controversial analysis of the breakdown of the black family, the First Measured Century charts the rise of social science and its attempts to tell the story of 'the people themselves.'""
  • "Looks at American history through data and measurement, revealing how the lives of everyday Americans have changed over the last century. Examines how social science pioneers, by measuring many aspects of Americans' lives, influenced history. Presents examples of the interaction of statistics and society, from Julia Lathrop's data-driven crusade to reduce infant mortality to Daniel Patrick Moynihan's controversial analysis of the breakdown of the Black family. Also discusses Robert and Helen Lynd's early 20th century sociological study of Muncie, Ind., America's "Middletown," and includes commentary by Theodore Caplow, a professor of sociology, and Bruce Geelhoed of Ball State University's Center for Middletown Studies."@en
  • "Looks at American history through data and measurement, revealing how the lives of everyday Americans have changed over the last century. Examines how social science pioneers, by measuring many aspects of Americans' lives, influenced history. Presents examples of the interaction of statistics and society, from Julia Lathrop's data-driven crusade to reduce infant mortality to Daniel Patrick Moynihan's controversial analysis of the breakdown of the black family. Also discusses Robert and Helen Lynd's early 20th century sociological study of Muncie, Ind., America's "Middletown," and includes commentary by Theodore Caplow, a professor of sociology, and Bruce Geelhoed of Ball State University's Center for Middletown Studies."
  • "Looks at American history through data and measurement, revealing how the lives of everyday Americans have changed over the last century. Examines how social science pioneers, by measuring many aspects of Americans' lives, influenced history. Presents examples of the interaction of statistics and society, from Julia Lathrop's data-driven crusade to reduce infant mortality to Daniel Patrick Moynihan's controversial analysis of the breakdown of the black family. Also discusses Robert and Helen Lynd's early 20th century sociological study of Muncie, Ind., America's "Middletown," and includes commentary by Theodore Caplow, a professor of sociology, and Bruce Geelhoed of Ball State University's Center for Middletown Studies."@en
  • "Looks at American history through data and measurement, revealing how the lives of everyday Americans have changed over the last century. Includes commentary by Theodore Caplow, a professor of sociology, and Bruce Geelhoed of Ball State University's Center for Middletown Studies."@en
  • "A look at American history by the numbers and the story of the social science pioneers who, by measuring America, helped change it."@en
  • "America enters World War II. An African-American middle class appears as desperate labor shortage trumps old prejudices. The G.I. Bill provokes suburban growth and increases in marriage and birth rates. Alfred Kinsey unveils works on human sexuality. Betty Friedan energizes the women's movement. Michael Harrington (The Other America) and Daniel Patrick Moynihan (The Negro Family) reveal the hidden plight of the disenfranchised."@en
  • "America enters World War II. An African-American middle class appears as desperate labor shortage trumps old prejudices. The G.I. Bill provokes suburban growth and increases in marriage and birth rates. Alfred Kinsey unveils works on human sexuality. Betty Friedan energizes the women's movement. Michael Harrington (The Other America) and Daniel Patrick Moynihan (The Negro Family) reveal the hidden plight of the disenfranchised."
  • "The authors discuss their reference book, The first measured century: an illustrated guide to trends in America, 1900-2000. The book presents data about social changes in America in the twentieth century. They present numerous charts about a range of issues, including population, wealth, education, housing, birth rates, transportation, the role of women, and more. They answer questions from the audience throughout the program."
  • "Looks at American history through data and measurement, revealing how the lives of everyday Americans have changed over the last century. includes commentary by Theodore Caplow, a professor of sociology, and Bruce Geelhoed of Ball State University's Center for Middletown Studies."

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  • "The first measured century"@en
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