Time Series Data for Chicago, 1840-1973

This study presents time-series demographic, economic, and political data for Chicago, covering each year from 1840 to 1973. Included are election returns, indicators of ethnic and racial composition of the city, political structure, municipal court operations, judicial recruitment, police activitie...

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Main Author: Skogan, Wesley G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Research Data
Language:English
Published: [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] [Verlag nicht ermittelbar] 1984
In:Year: 1984
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:
Cities
city government
demographic characteristics
Economic conditions
Economic indicators
election returns
judge selection
local politics
manufacturing industry
municipal courts
party membership
Police
population characteristics
social environment
Social History
Twentieth Century
Unemployment
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Summary:This study presents time-series demographic, economic, and political data for Chicago, covering each year from 1840 to 1973. Included are election returns, indicators of ethnic and racial composition of the city, political structure, municipal court operations, judicial recruitment, police activities, and selected municipal expenditures. Economic variables measure employment, unemployment, and manufacturing activities. National and local election returns and data on ethnic composition are also provided for individual city wards for each decade between 1890 and 1970.
DOI:10.3886/ICPSR07389.v1