[Title Page]: Title page for the 1892 publication regarding the international exchange of individual census data on foreign nationals, authored by Inama Sternegg. [Introduction and Resolution of the International Statistical Institute]: Inama Sternegg introduces the 1890-1891 agreements between Austria-Hungary, Germany, and other states to exchange individual census data. He details the statistical goals of tracking international migration and social structures, presents the seven-point resolution passed by the International Statistical Institute in Vienna (1891) regarding technical standards for this exchange, and introduces Dr. Heinrich Rauchberg's memorandum on the subject. [Memorandum on the International Exchange of Individual Census Data]: This memorandum critiques the 'stationary population' fiction and argues for capturing migration as a dynamic social factor. It evaluates different census markers—place of birth versus legal nationality—concluding that nationality is the primary political interest for international exchange. The text outlines five technical requirements for standardized data: timing of the census, inclusion of all present persons, location details, nationality/citizenship, and birth location. It also addresses the complexity of occupational statistics and the need for uniform technical formats. [Technical Implementation and Comparative Census Dates]: The section provides a comparative table of census dates across various countries (1885–1892) and discusses the practicalities of data exchange. It emphasizes that data should be used strictly for statistical purposes, suggesting the omission of names to protect privacy. Technical recommendations include using individual cards (Zählkarten) of a specific format (21 x 14.5 cm), writing in Latin script, and organizing data by administrative districts to facilitate processing by the receiving state. [Status of International Negotiations and Agreements]: A detailed report on the status of negotiations between Austria-Hungary and other nations regarding data exchange. While many European states (Germany, Italy, Russia, etc.) have signed agreements, others present challenges: France refuses to provide individual data (offering only numerical tables), and Great Britain and the USA have declined due to privacy concerns or misunderstandings of the statistical intent. The author concludes by stating that Austria will provide its data to foreign states regardless of immediate reciprocity to encourage future cooperation for the 1900 census cycle.
Title page for the 1892 publication regarding the international exchange of individual census data on foreign nationals, authored by Inama Sternegg.
Read full textInama Sternegg introduces the 1890-1891 agreements between Austria-Hungary, Germany, and other states to exchange individual census data. He details the statistical goals of tracking international migration and social structures, presents the seven-point resolution passed by the International Statistical Institute in Vienna (1891) regarding technical standards for this exchange, and introduces Dr. Heinrich Rauchberg's memorandum on the subject.
Read full textThis memorandum critiques the 'stationary population' fiction and argues for capturing migration as a dynamic social factor. It evaluates different census markers—place of birth versus legal nationality—concluding that nationality is the primary political interest for international exchange. The text outlines five technical requirements for standardized data: timing of the census, inclusion of all present persons, location details, nationality/citizenship, and birth location. It also addresses the complexity of occupational statistics and the need for uniform technical formats.
Read full textThe section provides a comparative table of census dates across various countries (1885–1892) and discusses the practicalities of data exchange. It emphasizes that data should be used strictly for statistical purposes, suggesting the omission of names to protect privacy. Technical recommendations include using individual cards (Zählkarten) of a specific format (21 x 14.5 cm), writing in Latin script, and organizing data by administrative districts to facilitate processing by the receiving state.
Read full textA detailed report on the status of negotiations between Austria-Hungary and other nations regarding data exchange. While many European states (Germany, Italy, Russia, etc.) have signed agreements, others present challenges: France refuses to provide individual data (offering only numerical tables), and Great Britain and the USA have declined due to privacy concerns or misunderstandings of the statistical intent. The author concludes by stating that Austria will provide its data to foreign states regardless of immediate reciprocity to encourage future cooperation for the 1900 census cycle.
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