New Methods for Measuring and Analyzing Segregation

New Methods for Measuring and Analyzing Segregation

Fossett, Mark

Springer International Publishing AG

06/2018

334

Mole

Inglês

9783319823188

15 a 20 dias

5445

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Preface.- 1. Introduction and Goals.- 2. Alternative Formulas for Selected Indices.- 3. Overview of the "Difference of Means" Framework.- 4. Index-Specific Implementations of Difference of Means Formulations.- 5. Index Differences in Registering Area Group Proportions.- 6. Empirical Relationships among Indices.- 7.Distinctions between Displacement and Separation.- 8. Further Comments on Differences between Displacement and Separation.- 9. Unifying Micro-Level and Macro-Level Analysis of Segregation.- 10. New Options for Investigating Macro-Level Variation in Segregation.- 11. Aspatial and Spatial Applications of Indices of Uneven Distribution.- 12. Relevance of Individual-Level Residential Outcomes for Describing Segregation.- 13. Relevance of Individual-Level Residential Outcomes for Segregation Theory.- 14.The Problem of Index Bias and Prevailing Practices for Dealing with It.- 15. New Options for Understanding and Dealing with Index Bias.- 16. Comparing Behavior of Unbiased and Standard Versions of Popular Indices.- 17. Final Comments.- Appendix Chapters (A-F).
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Demographic techniques;Quantitative research methods;Residential segregation;Residential attainment;Index bias;Uneven distribution;Open Access;landscape/regional and urban planning