Inbunden, Engelska, 2012

Statistics, Public Debate and the State, 1800–1945

A Social, Political and Intellectual History of Numbers

Av Jean-Guy Prevost, Jean-Pierre Beaud

Del i serien Studies for the International Society for Cultural History

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Based around a number of illustrative case studies, this book charts the development of our modern-day reliance on statistics. Topics covered include scientific innovations, administrative issues and the use of numbers in politics. By looking at these aspects of statistics together, the authors are able to present a truly original work.

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Utgivningsdatum: 2012-07-01
Mått: 156 x 234 x 25 mm
Vikt: 498 g
Format: Inbunden
Språk: Engelska
Serie: Studies for the International Society for Cultural History
Antal sidor: 256
Förlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN: 9781848932968

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'Prevost and Beaud's study combines technical statistical expertise with engaging and accessible historical narrative. Their path-breaking work bridges disciplinary divides as it offers new insight into the power of numbers.' Bruce Curtis, Carleton University

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