Who We Are:: A Portrait of America Based on the 1990 Census

by Sam Roberts

Book Overview

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A compelling, expertly guided tour of the places and personalities behind the numbers of the bicentennial census of 1990, Who We Are offers a revealing view... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812921925
• Release Date: March 1994
• Publisher: Crown
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.3" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

An excellent resource for both the expert and novice

Roberts takes the census and breaks it down into relevant and meaningful data. Using charts, maps, and other helpful images, He brings the reader into the diverse and complex information garnered from the U.S. census. You'll find yourself quoting many of the compelling statistics given by Roberts.

A must read for everyone!

Mr. Roberts treats this subject like a master. His down-to-earth analysis of the complex issues combined with his witty insights, make this book impossible to put down and a must read for anyone who wants to be literate in this society.

What a page-turner!

A surprising look into American life.Often insightful and never boring, Mr. Roberts captivates the reader from Page 1. He successfully brings his television personna to the reader. This book is a must read for any student of American culture