Books written by Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education

Survey Measurement of Work Disability: Summary of a Workshop

One of the major areas for review is the ongoing independent, scientific review of the scope of work, design, and content of the Disability Evaluation Study (DES) and the conduct of the study by the chosen survey contractor.
Democratization in Africa: African Views, African Voices

This book is based on workshops held in Benin, Ethiopia, and Namibia to better understand the dynamics of contemporary democratic movements in Africa.
Statistics on U.S. Immigration: An Assessment of Data Needs for Future Research

This volume summarizes data needs in four areas: immigration trends, assimilation and impacts, labor force issues, and family and social networks.
The Transition to Democracy: Proceedings of a Workshop

This book summarizes the presentations and discussions at a workshop for the U.S. Agency for International Development that explored what is known about transitions to democracy in various parts of the world and what the United States can ...
Caring for America's Children

Do child care centers and family day care homes provide quality care for the children they serve?
The Aging Population in the Twenty-First Century: Statistics for Health Policy

The Aging Population in the Twenty-First Century examines social, economic, and demographic changes among the aged, as well as many health-related topics: health promotion and disease prevention; quality of life; health care system ...
Improving Data on America's Aging Population: Summary of a Workshop

The Committee on National Statistics and the Committee on Population, at the request of the NIA, convened a workshop in March 1996 to discuss data on the aging population that address the emerging and important social, economic, and health ...
Evaluating Food Assistance Programs in an Era of Welfare Reform: Summary of a Workshop

This report was prepared in response to a request from the Economic Research Service (ERS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Reproductive Health in Developing Countries: Expanding Dimensions, Building Solutions

The panel reports on the state of family planning and ways to provide services. Healthy pregnancy and delivery. The book explores the myths and substantive socio-economic problems that underlie maternal deaths. Healthy sexuality.
Contraception and Reproduction: Health Consequences for Women and Children in the Developing World

This book examines how changes in reproductive patterns (such as the number and timing of births and spacing between births) have affected the health of women and children in the developing world.
Developing New Contraceptives: Obstacles and Opportunities

This book presents an overall examination of contraceptive development in the United States--covering research, funding, regulation, product liability, and the effect of public opinion.
Factors Affecting Contraceptive Use in Sub-Saharan Africa

This book discusses current trends in contraceptive use, socioeconomic and program variables that affect the demand for and supply of children, and the relationship of increased contraceptive use to recent fertility declines.
Reproductive Health in Developing Countries: Expanding Dimensions, Building Solutions

The panel reports on the state of family planning and ways to provide services. Healthy pregnancy and delivery. The book explores the myths and substantive socio-economic problems that underlie maternal deaths. Healthy sexuality.
Equity and Adequacy in Education Finance: Issues and Perspectives

Equality of Educational Opportunity (Coleman Report), 14-15, 27, 35,267 Equity concepts adequacy distinguished from, ... 218-232 district power equalizing (DPE), 17-18, 28, 38, 46-47,49, 50-51, 81, 83, 94, 184184 district response to, ...
America Becoming: Racial Trends and Their Consequences:

This volume presents the most up-to-date findings and analysis on racial and social dynamics, with recommendations for ongoing research.
Development During Middle Childhood: The Years From Six to Twelve

In this review of research, experts examine the physical health and cognitive development of 6- to 12-year-old children as well as their surroundings: school and home environment, ecocultural setting, and family and peer relationships.
Understanding and Preventing Violence

This breakthrough book will be a key resource for policymakers in criminal and juvenile justice, law enforcement authorities, criminologists, psychologists, sociologists, public health professionals, researchers, faculty, students, and ...
The Epidemiological Transition: Policy and Planning Implications for Developing Countries

This book examines issues concerning how developing countries will have to prepare for demographic and epidemiologic change.
Providing National Statistics on Health and Social Welfare Programs in an Era of Change: Summary of a Workshop

Providing National Statistics on Health and Social Welfare Programs in an Era of Change: Summary of a Workshop
Health Performance Measurement in the Public Sector: Principles and Policies for Implementing an Information Network

1998 Effective Implementation of the Government Performance and Results Act. Washington, D.C.: National Academy of Public Administration. ... 1998 Providing National Statistics on Health and Social Welfare Programs in an Era of Change.