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OverviewToday, public conversations are increasingly driven by numbers. Although charts, infographics, and diagrams can make us smarter, they can also deceive?intentionally or unintentionally. To be informed citizens, we must all be able to decode and use the visual information that politicians, journalists, and even our employers present to us each day. How Charts Lie examines contemporary examples ranging from election result infographics to global GDP maps and box office record charts, demystifying an essential new literacy for our data-driven world. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alberto Cairo (University of Miami)Publisher: WW Norton & Co Imprint: WW Norton & Co Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.10cm Weight: 0.298kg ISBN: 9780393358421ISBN 10: 0393358429 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 13 October 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews[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 """[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" Author InformationAlberto 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |