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(2005 edition expected 3/1/05) 15th Edition, 624 pages $54.95 (book or CD) (ISBN 0-7401-0910-3) |
Health Care State Rankings 2004 (2005 edition expected 3/1/05) 12th Edition, 552 pages $54.95 (book or CD) (ISBN 0-7401-0911-1) |
(2005 edition expected 3/1/05) 11th Edition, 552 pages $54.95 (book or CD) (ISBN 0-7401-0912-X) |
Education State Rankings 2004-2005 3rd Edition, 448 pages $49.95 (book or CD) (ISBN 0-7401-0919-7) |
11th Edition, 416 pages $44.95 (book or CD) (ISBN 0-7401-0935-9) |
1st Edition, 464 pages $59.95 (book or CD) (ISBN 0-7401-0921-9) |
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"Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about the states..." National Journal
Sample Table #1: Per Capita Personal Disposable Income
Sample Table #2: Job Growth: 2002 to 2003
Our original rankings reference book, this fifteenth edition of State Rankings compares states in several areas. Agriculture, crime, defense, government finance, health, economy, education, energy, environment, geography, housing, population, social welfare and transportation are examined state-by-state in this huge collection of user-friendly statistics. In all, there are 569 tables of state comparisons. Also included are the results of our "Most Livable State" competition for 2004. 624 pages; $54.95 (paper) $6.00 s/h per order.
For those interested in information for a particular state, State Perspectives are available. These 24-page comb bound reports show an individual state's data and rank for each of the categories featured in State Rankings 2004. ($19 each, or $9.50 each when ordered with State Rankings 2004.) Click here for sample page and ISBN's for each state. |
PDF version and Data Set on CD-ROM also available. Two versions of our book on CD are now available. You can now buy a CD without having to also buy a printed version of the book. The first option is a searchable PDF version of the book on CD. This PDF version costs the same as the printed book at $54.95. The second option has the PDF version of the book but also includes the data set used in our book. The database is in three formats (dBase, ASCII and Excel) and requires a database program to access the information. This option costs $99.95.
"This cohesive, comprehensive work fills a gap in the literature -- a recommended addition to the reference collection of any academic or public library" Library Journal
Sample Table #1: Fertility Rate
Sample Table #2: Percent of Population Lacking Access to Primary Care
The twelfth edition of this popular reference book compares the 50 United States in hundreds of health-related categories. In addition to announcing which is 2004's "Healthiest State," Health Care State Rankings 2004 provides statistics on health care facilities, providers, insurance and finance, disease, mortality, physical fitness, natality and reproductive health. Its 517 tables of state health comparisons are easy to use and understand. 552 pages; $54.95 (paper) $6.00 s/h per order.
Also available are Health Care State Perspectives, 19-page, comb bound guides that provide health care data and ranking information for an individual state for each of the categories featured in Health Care State Rankings 2004. ($19 each, or $9.50 each when ordered with the national Health Care State Rankings 2004 book.) Click here for sample page and ISBN's for each state. |
PDF version and Data Set on CD-ROM also available. Two versions of our book on CD are now available. You can now buy a CD without having to also buy a printed version of the book. The first option is a searchable PDF version of the book on CD. This PDF version costs the same as the printed book at $54.95. The second option has the PDF version of the book but also includes the data set used in our book. The database is in three formats (dBase, ASCII and Excel) and requires a database program to access the information. This option costs $99.95.
"City Crime Rankings is recommended for public libraries and those individuals who need quick, easy-to-understand statistics concerning crime..." American Reference Books Annual
Table of Contents | Metro Areas Included | Cities Included
Metropolitan: Sample Page Violent Crime Rate (alpha order) | Sample Page Murder Rate (rank)
City: Sample Page Violent Crime Rate (alpha order) | Sample Page Murder Rate (rank)
This eleventh edition of our popular city crime statistics book gives you what the FBI will not -- crime rankings for U.S. cities and metropolitan areas. City Crime Rankings provides updated statistics about crime in more than 325 of America's metropolitan areas and 364 cities of 75,000 of more population (click on the list above to see if your city or metro area is included.) Its user-friendly tables compare crime numbers, crime rates and percent changes in crime rates over one and five years for all major crime categories reported to the FBI. In addition, complete counts and rates of police patrolling the nation's largest cities are provided. Final 2003 statistics are featured (the most recent final numbers available from the FBI, released in October 2004.) 416 pages; $44.95 (paper only), plus $6.00 s/h per order.
PDF version and Data Set on CD-ROM also available. Two versions of our book on CD are now available. You can now buy a CD without having to also buy a printed version of the book. The first option is a searchable PDF version of the book on CD. This PDF version costs the same as the printed book at $44.95. The second option has the PDF version of the book but also includes the data set used in our book. The database is in three formats (dBase, ASCII and Excel) and requires a database program to access the information. This option costs $99.95.
"Fun to browse, [Crime State Rankings] more than meets the needs of many public libraries...highly recommended" Library Journal (êstarred review)
Sample Table #1: Murder Rate with Handguns
Sample Table #2: Prisoners Executed 1977 to 2002
The eleventh edition of this highly acclaimed reference book features updated crime data for the 50 United States. Its 513 tables of state crime statistics and rankings on juvenile and adult arrests, corrections, law enforcement personnel and expenditures, offenses, crime clearances, courts, and drug and alcohol treatment are easy to read and understand. In addition, learn which is the "Most Dangerous State" for 2004. 552 pages; $54.95 (paper) $6.00 s/h per order.
State specific reports, Crime State Perspectives, are also available. These 20-page, comb bound quick reference guides provide data and ranking information for an individual state for each of the categories in Crime State Rankings 2004 ($19 each or $9.50 each when ordered with Crime State Rankings 2004) Click here for sample page and ISBN's for each state. |
PDF version and Data Set on CD-ROM also available. Two versions of our book on CD are now available. You can now buy a CD without having to also buy a printed version of the book. The first option is a searchable PDF version of the book on CD. This PDF version costs the same as the printed book at $54.95. The second option has the PDF version of the book but also includes the data set used in our book. The database is in three formats (dBase, ASCII and Excel) and requires a database program to access the information. This option costs $99.95.
"Morgan Quitno's latest addition to their stable of well-received state rankings books, like them, is easy to use and affordable. Highly recommended for all levels and collections" Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries
Sample Table #1: Average Teacher Salary as a Percent of Average Annual Pay of All Workers
Sample Table #2: Percent of Public School Fourth Graders Proficient or Better in Reading
The third edition of this timely and relevant reference book features education statistics at the pre K-12 level for the 50 United States. Hundreds of tables of state education statistics and rankings in an easy to read and understand format. In addition, learn which is the "Smartest State" for 2004. 448 pages; $49.95 (paper) $6.00 s/h per order. All data are at the state level only. There is no district or individual school breakdown of the data.
State specific reports, Education State Perspectives, are also available. These 18-page, comb bound quick reference guides provide data and ranking information for an individual state for each of the categories in Education State Rankings 2004-2005 ($19 each or $9.50 each when ordered with Education State Rankings 2004-2005) Click here for sample page and ISBN's for each state. |
PDF version and Data Set on CD-ROM also available. Two versions of our book on CD are now available. You can now buy a CD without having to also buy a printed version of the book. The first option is a searchable PDF version of the book on CD. This PDF version costs the same as the printed book at $49.95. The second option has the PDF version of the book but also includes the data set used in our book. The database is in three formats (dBase, ASCII and Excel) and requires a database program to access the information. This option costs $99.95.
"Measuring Change in the 50 United States"
Sample Table #1: Percent Change in Median Household Income: 1986 to 2002 (Adjusted to Constant 2002 Dollars)
Sample Table #2: Percent Change in Median Age: 1983 to 2002
Our monthly journal is now an annual book! State Trends measures changes in life and government in the 50 United States. Trends are measured in crime, education, health, taxes, economy and more. Track changes in unemployment rates. Analyze shifts in school finance. For most factors, changes are measured over one, five, 10 and 20 years. State Trends makes it easy to monitor progress in your state. 464 pages; $59.95 (paper) $6.00 s/h per order.
State specific reports, State Trends in Perspective, are also available. These 23-page, comb bound quick reference guides provide data and ranking information for an individual state for each of the categories in State Trends, 1st Edition ($19 each or $9.50 each when ordered with State Trends, 1st Edition) Click here for sample page and ISBN's for each state. |
PDF version and Data Set on CD-ROM also available. Two versions of our book on CD are available. You can buy a CD without having to also buy a printed version of the book. The first option is a searchable PDF version of the book on CD. This PDF version costs the same as the printed book at $59.95. The second option has the PDF version of the book but also includes the data set used in our book. The database is in three formats (dBase, ASCII and Excel) and requires a database program to access the information. This option costs $99.95.