Before white churches can pursue diversity, we must first address the faulty discipleship that has led to our segregation in the first place. Pastor David Swanson proposes that we rethink our churches' habits, or liturgies, and imagine together holistic, communal discipleship practices that can reform us as members of Christ's diverse body.
The narrative explores the collaboration between visionary academic researchers and a struggling local government, highlighting the establishment of the Washington State Census Board in 1943 amid wartime challenges. It delves into the Board's historical significance and demographic impact, offering insights into the development and transformation of applied demography over time. This account not only chronicles the Board's origins but also reflects on its lasting influence on demographic practices.
This book offers a comprehensive review of methods for estimating characteristics of the foreign-born population in the U.S., focusing on legal status. It consolidates various methodologies developed over decades, addressing strengths and weaknesses in both methods and data, backed by the authors' 50 years of experience.