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Sociology: The Core, 6/e
Michael Hughes, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Carolyn J. Kroehler
James W. Vander Zanden, The Ohio State University (Emeritus)
Population and the Environment

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Demographic and Health Surveys
(http://www.measuredhs.com)

Measure DHS+ conducts research into population, health, and nutrition in developing countries. Its research reports are used in public policy and development work worldwide.
World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Demography & Population Studies
(http://demography.anu.edu.au/VirtualLibrary)

Compiled by the Demography Program of Australian National University, this site has links to census and data sites, electronic journals, historical resources, and conference information.
U.S. Census Bureau
(http://www.census.gov)

The U.S. Census Bureau Web site contains summary census data, population projections, data on housing units, and economic data. It is updated regularly as more 2000 Census data become available.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
(http://www.hud.gov)

HUD supports housing and economic development in communities throughout the United States. Current initiatives support housing for the homeless and for expanding home ownership.
American Sociological Association Section on Environment and Technology
(http://www.lbs.msu.edu/ets/ets.html)

This Web site provides an overview of the study of environment and technology, as well as links to newsletter archives.
EnviroLink Network
(http://envirolink.netforchange.com/)

The Network for Change developed the EnviroLink Network to serve as a comprehensive resource for information about social and environmental change. This site contains articles, conference information, and links to government agencies.
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA)
(http://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov)

Housed in the Department of Health and Human Services, OPA focuses on family planning and adolescent pregnancy programs, and offers related statistical data.
Social Security Online
(http://www.ssa.gov)

Designed primarily to serve as a consumer resource, this Web site contains information about Social Security benefits, instructions for applying for benefits, and assistance for employers. You will need to scroll down the page, however, to find links to reports, policy research, and statistics.
Population Index
(http://popindex.princeton.edu)

Population Index is a reference tool that pulls together data on articles, papers, presentations, books, and other sources of information related to population. Housed at Princeton University, this Web page enables visitors to search for key words or browse through issues published between Spring1986 and Spring 2000.
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
(http://www.usaid.gov)

USAID is "the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms." In addition to a comprehensive presentation of USAID projects throughout the world, this site has a number of reports, charts, and tables that focus on population trends throughout the world.








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