PDF⋙ The Washington State Census Board and Its Demographic Legacy (SpringerBriefs in Population Studies) by David A. Swanson
The Washington State Census Board and Its Demographic Legacy (SpringerBriefs in Population Studies) by David A. Swanson The Washington State Census Board and Its Demographic Legacy (SpringerBriefs in Population Studies) by David A. Swanson PDF, ePub eBook D0wnl0ad This book tells the story of how a group of far-sighted, academic researchers came to the aid of an overwhelmed local government. It details the history of the Washington State Census Board, which began in 1943 as part of an emergency measure during a massive wartime in-migration. The narrative also shows the demographic legacy of the Board and, ultimately, provides an unforgettable look into the creation and evolution of applied demography. Inside, readers will discover how Washington State struggled to keep up with the unexpected needs for housing, transportation, schools, and public utilities for the hundreds of thousands of migrants who came to work in industries that practically developed overnight with the mobilization ...