Publications

Publications and Professional Presentations
Based on the Houston Area Survey (1982-2005)

 (Copies Available on Request. Please contact Stephen Klineberg at slk@rice.edu.)

Major Publications

Kravitz, David A. and Stephen L. Klineberg. 2004. “Predicting Affirmative Action Attitudes: Interactions of the Effects of Individual Differences with the Strength of the Affirmative Action Plan.” In Research in the Sociology of Work, Volume 14: Diversity in the Work Force, edited by Nancy DiTomaso and Corinne Post, Amsterdam, Holland: JAI Press/Elsevier Science, pp. 107-130.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2004. “Religious Diversity and Social Integration among Asian Americans in Houston.”" In Asian American Religions: The Making and Remaking of Borders and Boundaries, edited by Tony Carnes and Fenggang Yang, New York: New York University Press, pp. 247-262.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and David A. Kravitz. 2003. "Ethnic Differences in Predictors of Support for Municipal Affirmative Action Contracting." Social Science Quarterly 84: 425-440.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2002. Houston's Economic and Demographic Transformations: Findings from the Expanded 2002 Survey of Houston's Ethnic Communities. Houston, TX: Rice University Publication, November.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2002. "La Nouvelle Révolution Américaine." Pp. 143-160 in Thierry de Montbrial and Philippe Moreau Defarges, eds. RAMSES 2003: Les Grandes Tendances du Monde, IFRI (Institut Français des Relations Internationales); Paris, France: DUNOD.

Kravitz, David A. and Stephen L. Klineberg. 2000. "Reactions to Two Versions of Affirmative Action among Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics." Journal of Applied Psychology 85:597-611.

McKeever, Mathew and Stephen L. Klineberg. 1999. "Generational Differences in Attitudes and Socioeconomic Status among Hispanics in Houston." Sociological Inquiry 69:33-50.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1996. Houston's Ethnic Communities, Third Edition: Updated and Expanded to Include the First-Ever Survey of Houston's Asian Communities. Houston: Rice University Publication, October.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1994. Houston's Ethnic Communities: A Report on the Thirteenth Year of the Houston Area Survey. The SBC Foundation; June.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1993. Houston's Ethnic Communities: A Report on Twelve Years of Survey Research. Southwestern Bell Telephone, June.

Major Unpublished Papers

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2004. "Public Perceptions of Mental Illness - Convergence on Physiological Causes, Divergence on the Efficacy of Treatment: The Importance of Personal Knowledge." Rice University: Unpublished Manuscript, June.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2002. "Class and Mobility among Hispanics in Houston: Findings from Eight Years of the Expanded Houston Area Survey (1994-2002)." Intended for publication in T. Mindiola and N. Rodriguez, eds. Hispanics in Houston. Texas A&M Press.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2001. "Public Perspectives on Environmental Issues - In the State of Texas, the Episcopal Diocese, and the Galveston Bay Area: Findings from Six Biennial Texaswide Surveys (1900-2000) and from Expanded Surveys Conducted in the Galveston Bay Area (1996-2000). Rice University: Unpublished Manuscript, June.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1999. "A City in Transition: Findings from Eighteen Years of the Houston Area Survey (1982-1999)." Paper presented at the 1999 Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association, Chicago IL, August.

Other Publications

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Laura C. Fitzmorris. 2004. “Houston Matters: Why Anglo Suburbanites Are Coming Back to Town: The Twin Lures? Ethnic Diversity and Inner-City Amenities.” The Houston Chronicle, Sunday, July 11, pp. D1, D4.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2003. "Survey Reveals New Trends for City Quality of Life Goals." Citizens' Environmental Coalition, Environmental Exchange, July, pp. 3-4.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2003. "What You Earn Depends On What You Have Learned" — Educational Challenges in the New Economy." In Reach Out and Read — Texas Newsletter, Summer, p. 2.

Kravitz, David A. and Stephen L. Klineberg. 2002. “Affirmative Action Attitudes: Effects of Respondent Ethnicity, AAP Strength, and Anticipated Impacts." In D. Nagao (Ed.). Academyof ManagementBest Paper Proceedings, 2002. Briarcliff Manor NY: Academy of Management.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2002. "The Survey Says: Environmental Attitudes in the 2002 Houston Area Survey." Citizens' Environmental Coalition, Environmental Exchange, August, pp. 2-3.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2001. "Houston in Transition: Environmental Challenges in a New Era." Citizens' Environmental Coalition: Environmental Exchange, April, pp. 2-3.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2000. "Perspectives on a City in Transition: A Sociologist's Appreciation." In T. Beauchamp (Ed.) Good: Houston 2000. Houston Texas, pp. 91-94.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2000. "New Directions, Nuevos Rumbos-Houston." Chance Educational Publication, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 3,4, 18.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2000. "Our City, Our Selves: The Multiethnic Metropolis in a New Economy." Mosaic, March; vol. 7, no. 1, p. 2.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 2000. "New Directions for Houston: To Prosper in the New Century, Our City Must Do What It Has Always Done So Well ... Transform Itself." Houston Chronicle, January 2, pp. 1C, 4C.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1999. "Facing the New Realities: Findings from 17 years of the Houston Area Survey (1982-1998)." Abode: The Houston Apartment Association Magazine, April, pp. 50-53.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1999. "Perspectives on a City in Transition: Findings from 17 years of the Houston Area Survey (1982-1998)." Abode: The Houston Apartment Association Magazine, March, pp. 46-49, 62.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1999. "Cities in Transition: The Case of Houston." Texas Business Review, February, pp. 1-4, 6.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Joel M. Riphagen. 1995. "Not a Conservative in Sight: Even in Houston, Surprising Trends." Houston Chronicle, Sunday, 19 December, pp. 1C, 4C.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1995. "Snapshot of Houston." In Imagine Houston: Vision into Action. Houston: Planning and Development Department, pp. 18-19.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Gloria Tan. 1994. "City Resists, But Isn't Immune to Anti-Immigrant Sentiments." The Houston Post, 2 November, p. A-21.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Kraettli L. Epperson. 1994. "Despite High Fear of Crime Now, Citizens Want Long-term Answers." The Houston Post, 1 November, p. A-17.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Clinton B. Patterson. 1994. "Frustration with Officials, Despair about Government Guiding Voters." The Houston Post, 31 October, p. A-17.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1994. "Multicultural Houston: The Two Unfolding Revolutions." Featured Article, Houston News. The Junior League of Houston, November, pp. 7-11.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Alicia Hare. 1993. "Lack of Learning in Schools Source of Concern for Most." The Houston Post, 23 August, p. A-17.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Anita Kuo. 1993. "Many of Us Would Not Impose Views on Others." The Houston Post, 22 August, p. C-3.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Zeynep Iber. 1992. "We're Becoming More Pro-Choice." The Houston Post, 28 July, p. A-13.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Angela M. Foster. 1992. "How Our Environmental Awareness Is Growing." The Houston Post, 27 July, p. A-15. (Reprinted in The Environmental News Exchange, Citizens' Environmental Coalition, vol. 4, no. 7, August/September 1992.)

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Liz Lock. 1992. "Our Attitudes Shift Despite Beliefs." The Houston Post, 26 July 1992, p. C-3.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1992. "Survey Finds Concerns about Education and the Economy." TEDA-Houston Newsletter, vol. 10, no. 2, May, pp. 1-2.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Marilyn Payne. 1991. "Crime on Minds of Houston Voters." The Houston Post, 1 December, p. C-6.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1991. "Beyond the O-Zone: Vox Populi." In Cite: The Architecture and Design Review of Houston, 27: Fall, pp. 25, 31.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1991. "Survey Points to Changing Attitudes for the '90s." Houston Economic News, vol. 4, no. 5, May.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1990. "The Challenge of Economic Growth in a New Era." Houston Economic News, vol. 4, no. 4, April.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1989. "Observations of a Sociologist: The Chronicler of Houstonians' Attitudes Shares Some Surprising Insights." Houston Metropolitan Magazine, October, pp. 52-53, 72-73.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Renee K. Gupta. 1989. "Concern for the Environment: Houstonians Grow Increasingly Aware of Planet's Limits." The Houston Post, 10 September, pp. C-1, 4.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Thomas Linneman. 1989. "Changing Perspectives on National Security: Some Core Beliefs of the Peace Community have now been accepted by Mainstream America." Houston Peace News, August, pp. 4-5.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Thomas Linneman. 1989. "Cold War Becoming Memory: Houston-ians See Easing of Tensions in Soviet Relations." The Houston Post, 13 August, pp. C-1, 5.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Candice Kanja. 1989. "Profiles of Houston Women, Anti-Abortion and Pro-Choice." The Houston Post, 9 July, p. C-4.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1989. "Shifting Concerns for Houston: Residents Sense Old Ways Won't Work These Days." The Houston Post, 25 June, pp. C-1, C-5.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1989. "Survey Shows Economic Recovery, Shifting Concerns." Houston Economic Newsletter, April.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Ned Hibberd. 1988. "Can Quayle Deliver Boomer Votes? Generational Appeals May Fail, But Age Gaps Reflect Historical Changes." The Houston Post, 23 September, p. E-3.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and David Schnur. 1988. "Gay Rights Support Here Shows Upturn: Referendum, AIDS Scare Don't Dampen Live-and-Let-Live Attitude." The Houston Post, 30 June, p. 3E.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1988. "Houston Area Survey Shows Improvement." Houston Economic Newsletter, March.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1988. "Environmental Concern through Boom and Bust: The Houston Area Survey, 1982-1988." Bayou Banner, June, pp. 1-2.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Keith Thompson. 1988. "Houstonians' View of U.S.S.R. Shifting: PostÐRice U. Area Poll Suggests Readiness for a New Relationship." The Houston Post, 9 June, p. 3E.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1987. "Houston between Two Eras." Proceedings of HCH Conference, "Houston in Search of Vision" (October 30-31), pp. 25-29. (Excerpted in Texas Journal of Ideas, History and Culture, vol. 10, no. 2, Spring/Summer 1988, p. 22; and reprinted in Texas Journal of Ideas, History and Culture: Celebrating 25 Years of the Public Humanities in Texas. Austin, TX: Texas Council for the Humanities, 1999, p. 87.)

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1987. "Houston Perspectives on National Security: Some Implications for the Future." Houston Peace News, October, p. 3.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1987. "Age of Vicarious Parenting Now Fading: 6 Years of Houston Data Give Clear Impression of an Unfolding Revolution." The Houston Post, 25 June, p. 3B.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Jim Asker. 1985. "Religion Becoming Potent World Force, But Can It Fashion New Solutions to Unprecedented Problems?" The Houston Post, 22 August, p. 3B.

Klineberg, Stephen L. , G. L. Hampton, and Jim Asker. 1985. "Key to Mayor's Race Lies in Ability to Pull Independents." The Houston Post, 22 August, p. 3B.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Jim Asker. 1985. "One City, 3 Economies, 3 Viewpoints: Anglos, Blacks, Hispanics Differ on Economic Opportunity Here." The Houston Post, 13 January, p. 3B.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Jim Asker. 1984. "Age Gap Reflects Impact of Change: Important Finding Shows Just How Few Differences Exist." The Houston Post, 5 December, p. 3B.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Jim Asker. 1984. "Parties' Adherents Surprisingly Alike: Main Differences in Local Poll Lie in Defense, Role of Government." The Houston Post, 28 October, p. 3B.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Jim Asker. 1984. "The Gender Gap Comes to Bayou City: Houston Men, Women Split on Survey Questions." The Houston Post, 20 October, p. 3B.

Klineberg, Stephen L. and Jim Asker. 1984. "Houstonians Look More to the Future." The Houston Post, 5 October, p. 3B.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1984. "The Houston Area Surveys: An Interim Report." Rice Institute for Policy Analysis: Working Paper Number 3, May.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1983. "A City in Continuity and Change: Year Two of the Houston Area Survey." Rice Institute for Policy Analysis: Action Briefs, no. 4, October.

Klineberg, Stephen L. 1982. "The Houston Area Survey, 1982." Rice Institute for Policy Analysis: Action Briefs, no. 2, November.

Other Articles Presenting Findings
from the Houston Area Survey (1996-Present)

The 2004 Survey:

Editorial. 2004. “Brain Savvy: Houstonians Insightful about Mental Health.” The Houston Chronicle, July 6, p. 32A.

Ruiz, Rosanna. 2004. “Empathy for Mentally Ill Increasing, Survey Shows.” The Houston Chronicle, July 1, pp. 23A, 31A.

Dooley, Tara. 2004. “Survey Looks at Religion in Houston.” The Houston Chronicle, Religion Section, May 15, p. 4.

Snyder, Mike. 2004. “Transit Results: Others Should Ride Metro, But I’ll Drive.” The Houston Chronicle, May 9, p. 17A.

Snyder, Mike. 2004. “Houston Has Glow for Those in ‘Burbs; Survey Says Interest on Rise for First Time.” The Houston Chronicle, May 9, pp. 1A, 17A.

The 2003 Survey:

Blumenthal, Ralph. 2004. “A Hummer Alongside a Horse? The Rodeo Must Be in Houston.” The New York Times, March 1, p. 11A.

Snyder, Mike. 2003. "Economic Worries Rise Here: Job Optimism Lowest in Decade, Survey Finds." The Houston Chronicle, April 28, pp. 1A, 6A.

Greenhouse, Steven. 2003. Suit Claims Discrimination Against Hispanics on Job.” The New York Times, February 9, p. 20A.

The 2002 Survey:

Snyder, Mike. 2002. "Survey: Area Asians Have Head Start: Most Immigrants Already Educated Before They Arrive." The Houston Chronicle, October 1, pp. 1A, 8A.

Nissimov, Ron. 2002. "Blacks Irritated by Immigrant Influx." The Houston Chronicle, August 25, pp. 33A, 37A.

Snyder, Mike. 2002. "What? Us Worry? Yes, Even More, Study Shows." The Houston Chronicle, May 28, pp. 1A, 10A.

The 2001 Survey:

The Economist. 2001."The Next Global City? The Blob That Ate East Texas: For Most Outsiders, Texas is a Foreign Country. Its Biggest City, Though, Might Surprise the Rest of the World." June 23, pp. 30-32.

Snyder, Mike. 2001. "Area Whites Favor Diverse Communities; Poll, Reality Differ, Analysis Shows." Houston Chronicle, April 29, pp. 20A, 21A.

Snyder, Mike. 2001. "Hispanics Grow to Dominate Area's Younger Work Force; Survey reflects
changes in city." Houston Chronicle, Thursday, March 29, pp. 1A, 16A.

Snyder, Mike. 2001. "Redesigning Houston: Most County Residents Back Planning for Development, New Survey Indicates." Houston Chronicle, Sunday, February 18, pp. 37-38A.

Yardley, Jim. 2001. "Legal Fight Stalls a City's Plan for Light-Rail Relief: A Mass Transit Plan
Flounders While Traffic Rises." The New York Times, February 13, p. 14.

The 2000 Survey:

Soskis, Benjamin. 2000. "Lone Star Joining: Why Texas Looks Like America." The New Republic, September 18, pp. 23-27.

Dawson, Bill. 2000. "Residents Seem Ready to Help Clean Up Air, Survey Says; Most Support Stricter Tailpipe Tests, 55 mph Speed Limit." Houston Chronicle, Monday, June 26, pp. 15A, 16A.

Snyder, Mike. 2000. "Hispanic Immigrants Lagging Far Behind: Findings Hold Serious Implications for Area," Houston Chronicle, Sunday, June 25, pp. 31-32A.

The 1999 Survey:

Sallee, Rad. 1999. "Tale of One City: Survey Paints Extensive Portrait of Houstonians' Lives and
Opinions." Houston Chronicle, 3 May, pp. 1A, 10A, 11A.

Williams, John. 1999. "Area Residents Favor Growth of Downtown: Light-Rail Project Gains
Some Momentum; 37 Percent Support Public Funds for Arena." Houston Chronicle, 3 May, p. 10A.

Rodriguez, Lori. 1999. "We Can Get Along: Houston-Area Residents Support Diversity, But Ethnic Divisions Persist, Survey Discloses." Houston Chronicle, 2 May, pp. 1A, 23A.

The 1998 Survey:

Villafranca, Armando. 1998. "City Basking in a Strong Economy; Houstonians in Poll Feel Good about Jobs." Houston Chronicle, 19 April, pp. 1A, 21A.

Villafranca, Armando. 1998."Sampling Finds Consistent Optimism: Large Majority Says Hard Work Eventually Will Lead to Success." Houston Chronicle, 19 April, p. 21A.

Villafranca, Armando. 1998. "Most Houstonians Give High Marks to Police." Houston Chronicle,
19 April, p. 21A.

Villafranca, Armando. 1998. "Immigrants' Role Being Seen in New Light." Houston Chronicle,
19 April, p. 9A.

Villafranca, Armando. 1998."Survey Finds Views Differing on Race." Houston Chronicle, 20 April , pp. 1A, 9A.

The 1997 Survey:

Curtis, Gregory. 1997. "By the Numbers." Texas Monthly, February, pp. 7-10.

Dyer, R. A. 1997. "Houstonians Economically Wary, Resistant to Tax Boosts: Heightened Financial Anxiety May Play an Important Role." Houston Chronicle, 30 March, pp. 1A, 10A.

Dyer, R. A. 1997. "Minorities Fearful Despite Rosier Outlook, Survey Says." Houston Chronicle, 30 March, p. 10A.

Dyer, R. A. 1997. "View on Immigration Changes: Survey Shows Houstonians More Tolerant of Other Vultures." The Houston Chronicle, 31 March, pp. 1A, 8A.

Dyer, R. A. 1997. "Whites Perceive Rosier Ethnic Relations. Houston Chronicle, 31 March, 8A.

Dyer, R. A. 1997. "Houston Called City of 'Tolerant Traditionalists'." Houston Chronicle, 1 April, pp. 1A-4A.

Dyer, R. A. 1997. "More, But a Minority, Call Selves Democrats." Houston Chronicle, 2 April, pp. 21A, 28A.

Dyer, R. A. "Poll Finds Public in Step with Many Lanier Goals." Houston Chronicle, 3 April 1997, pp. 1A, 14A.

Dyer, A. A. 1997. "Core of City Altered Since Boom Years: Economic Turn Changed Houston." Houston Chronicle, 6 April, pp. 1A, 17 A.

The 1996 Survey:

Williams, John. 1996. "Residents Lean Toward Tolerance in Racial Issues." The Houston Chronicle, March 31, pp. 1A, 27A.

Williams, John. 1996. "Poll Finds Support Lacking for HISD Bond Election." The Houston Chronicle, March 31, p. 27A.

Williams, John. 1996. "Area Residents Are Optimistic About Job Outlook Here, Survey Finds." The Houston Chronicle, March 31, p. 27A.

Williams, John. 1996."Voters Keeping 'Em Guessing: Neither Party Gets Majority in County Poll. The Houston Chronicle, April 1, p. 1.

Williams, John. 1996. "Feeling Safe After Dark: More Residents See Crime as Less of a Problem." The Houston Chronicle, April 1, p. 8A.

Williams, John. 1996. "More in Survey Say Religion a Big Part of Their Lives." The Houston Chronicle, April 2, pp. 11A, 15A.

Williams, John. 1996. "No Longer a Boom Town, Houston Has Grown Up." The Houston Chronicle, April 3, pp. 21A, 25A.