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Hello!
My name is Cathleen Schlegel-Smith. I'm working on my MA at UT-Arlington,
where I have recently developed a strong interest in social demography.
Over the last 6 months or so I have enjoyed lurking around PSN, but
was thrilled to hear about PPN (thanks, Martha :-) ).

I'm primarily interested in the population processes in the United States -
particularly in urban areas. The amount of diversity existing among
different socio-economic and ethnic groups who share the same city is
amazing to me. In addition, I'm very fond of small (geographic) units
of analysis. Last semester my classmates and I were required to conduct
a rather generic demographic study of any area we found interesting.
Many of my classmates chose to study underdeveloped countries. I chose
Miami, Fla. and had a much more difficult time obtaining vital statistics.
As it turns out fertility and mortality rates in the city of Miami are a
bit higher than would be considered desireable, and County (and State) 
officials are "sensitive" these vital statistics. Put another way,
I got the major run-a-round. As progressive population persons, I thought
you might find my experience interesting.

I'm looking forward to more introductions and to great discussions...

Cathleen Schlegel-Smith
CXS3063@UTARLG.UTA.EDU