Veterans in the United States: Statistics and Resources (U.S. DataBook Series)

Veterans in the United States: Statistics and Resources presents the most pertinent and compelling statistics in one easy-to-follow, useful, and informative volume. Data related to veterans is scattered between federal departments. This volume's mission is to present the most pertinent and compelling statistics in one easy-to-follow, useful, and informative volume. Each part is preceded by highlights of salient data along with figures. The tables contain a wide range of information including educational attainment, employment status, period of military service, and much more. Notes and definitions along with a reference guide for veterans and those who work to support them are provided at the end of the book.

Part 1 includes veteran status by age, race/ethnicity, period of service, and more. It looks at veterans living in poverty, educational attainment of veterans, and breakdowns of major topics by urban and rural areas and by state. When available and when not prohibitive in length, the 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year estimates are provided for all tables.

Part 2 uses data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to investigate veterans in the labor force. The employment-population ratio, the unemployment rate, and employment by period of service and demographic characteristics are examined in these tables.

Part 3 represents the information collected by the Department of Veterans Affairs itself. This information covers a wide-ranging set of issues, including interments, veteran-related expenditures, projected population in the armed forces through September 2043, number of living veterans in each state, veterans employed in the federal government, and disability ratings and compensation. Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW
The tables of statistics presented in this reference come from various government agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Census Bureau, and this is one of the first resources to collect this information in one volume. The statistics are offered in three sections, one comprising veteran-status information, one looking at veterans in the workforce, and one covering a wide range of issues. A Highlights' section begins each set of tables, featuring charts and graphs and brief narrative factoids that are valuable in guiding the user. This will be a handy addition to most ready-reference collections. -- BOOKLIST

This new entry in Bernan's 'U.S. DataBook' series compiles information from several federal agencies, specifically the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The work is organized into three parts and showcases sets of tables from each of these organizations, with frequent Bernan editor Hertz-Hattis providing a highlights summary page introducing each section. . . .[T]his reference will be useful to those seeking data relating to state populations, disability and employment details, and more. An appendix listing beneficial websites is also included. Verdict: For U.S. veterans, this volume will be a valuable one-stop resource. -- Library Journal ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shana Hertz Hattis has worked as an editor and writer for nearly a decade. Her work has spanned the fields of hospitality, health, business, and popular culture. She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism and master's degree in education degrees from Northwestern University. Hattis's other titles for Bernan include Housing Statistics of the United States; Vital Statistics of the United States 2014: Births, Life Expectancy, Deaths, and Selected Health Data;State Profiles 2014: The Population and Economy of Each U.S. State; and Crime in the United States 2015.

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