How Charts Lie
getting smarter about visual information
$25.60
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
12 November 2020
Summary
Unveiling the Art of Deception: How Charts Lie
Today’s discussions are increasingly shaped by numbers. While charts, infographics, and diagrams can enhance our understanding, they can also mislead, either deliberately or unintentionally. To be well-informed citizens, we need the skills to interpret and utilize the visual information presented by politicians, journalists, and even our employers. How Charts Lie dissects contemporary examples, from election result infographics…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780393358421 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0393358429 |
| Author: | Alberto Cairo |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 12 November 2020 |
| Weight: | 298g |
| Dimensions: | 211mm x 140mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
”[Alberto Cairo’s] book reminds readers not to infer too much from a chart, especially when it shows them what they already wanted to see. Mr Cairo has sent a copy to the White House.” – The Economist
About The Author
Alberto Cairo
Alberto Cairo is the Knight Chair in Infographics and Data Visualization at the School of Communication of the University of Miami. He has consulted with companies and institutions such as Google and the Congressional Budget Office on visualizations. He lives in Miami, Florida.
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