Measures of the ecological characteristics of states were developed through factor analysis. Then ecological characteristics of states and cities were related to the geographic distribution of veterinarians and physicians. Population size is the strongest correlate of the number of health professionals. Results for pet veterinarians resemble…

The research on the determinants of doctors' career choice in the United Kingdom is reviewed, areas in which more research is needed are emphasized, and an extensive list of references from which other researchers can start is provided. (Author/LBH)

This report provides a comprehensive summary of the place of class attendance for students of Nova Southeastern University. Nova Southeastern University's main campus is located in Davie, Florida, and there are additional campus facilities at other locations in two Florida counties, as well as a variety of distance education modalities that offer…

Based on work done in 1972 which was supported by a Canada Council Research Grant. (DD)

Indigenous minority groups, both tribal and irridentist, are serious problems for the eleven nations of Southeast Asia. There are large differences, real and perceived, in the socio-economic status and government services received by these groups. With such groups, domestic political problems take on international significance. (NH)

Sixty-five percent of physicians entering their first professional positions leave the counties of their residencies, following a national migration trend to the Sun Belt. Most of these were in nonprimary care specialties and moved into self-employment or office-based practices, were disproportionately male, and moved to smaller urban or nonurban…

Analyzes the types, affiliations, and geographic distributions of private junior colleges during the 1970s. Reports declines in the number of private two-year institutions in every geographic region except the west, decreases among denominational colleges, and the most common change in status being from two- to four-year institutions. (DMM)

A study which compared two groups of students with respect to preferred medical specialties and practice location is reported. Factor analysis of the preferences indicated by three classes at the end of their second year of medical school identified interpretable clusters of specialties and location types. (Author/MLW)

Utilizes language data from the 1940 Census Public Law Sample to measure the socioeconomic impact of a foreign mother tongue by comparing second-generation Germans who grew up speaking German and English, respectively. Results show that the disadvantages of a foreign mother tongue proved to be negligible for this group. (GR)

Discusses the exchange of plants and animals that resulted from the contact between Europe and the Americas. Includes a table of percentages of the world's crops and animal populations in the western hemisphere. Describes the social disruption that resulted from the agricultural exchange by the spread of slavery and other exploitive labor…

Uses 1990 U.S. Census data to show the changing demographic profile of Haitian Americans. Haitian Americans are likely to live along the Atlantic seaboard and to have relatively low, although not the lowest, incomes. However, the demographic mosaic of Haitian Americans is diverse, showing the effects of Haitian national and ethnic history. (SLD)

Many colleges in New Jersey are opposed to the for-profit University of Phoenix plan to offer six degree programs within that state. The university currently enrolls 50,000 on 87 campuses in 13 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico and has formally applied for licensing in this and three other northeastern states. Thirteen colleges operate within a…

Ethnic music is a strong indicator of cultural identity. Central and Eastern European ethnic groups have historically been associated with folk music traditions, such as polka, and radio broadcasting patterns in the United States reflect continued demand for and support of this music. Data from the 2000 Census was used to generate maps of the…

Teaching GIS is relatively simple, a matter of helping students develop familiarity with the software. Mapping as an aid to thinking is harder to instruct. This article presents a laboratory and lecture package developed to teach the utility of mapping in a course on spatial data analysis. Following a historical review of the use of surface…

Context: Uneven distribution of physicians across geographic areas of the United States remains a significant problem that may have implications for health. Purpose: To develop a statistical model of physician distribution in Illinois counties that predicts where specialists and family physicians practice, and to suggest policy strategies for…