Visual Revelations : Graphical Tales of Fate and Deception From Napoleon Bonaparte To Ross Perot
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Format
Hardback
ISBN-10
0805838783
ISBN-13
9780805838787
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint
Psychology Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jul 1st, 2000
Print length
192 Pages
Weight
638 grams
Dimensions
26.80 x 20.90 x 1.60 cms
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An exploration of visual revelations, including how to display data badly, tabular presentation and trilinear plots. The essays are divided into sections covering: graphical failures; graphical triumphs; graphical forms; using graphical methods; and improving graphical presentations.
To function in modern society complex data must be absorbed and understood at a breakneck pace. The most efficient way to do this is through data-based graphics. This book is an exploration and celebration of graphical methods of data presentation.
Visual Revelations'' principal purpose is to enlighten, inform, and amuse the reader regarding the shortcomings of common graphical practices; particularly how they can misinform while simultaneously providing models of wonderful graphics. There are many examples of the best graphic practice, graphs that go beyond conveying, facts, and structure to be able to carry emotion as well.
Aimed at an educated, lay audience, this volume benefits anyone who must either convey or receive quantitative information, including designers, statisticians, and people in the media.
Visual Revelations'' principal purpose is to enlighten, inform, and amuse the reader regarding the shortcomings of common graphical practices; particularly how they can misinform while simultaneously providing models of wonderful graphics. There are many examples of the best graphic practice, graphs that go beyond conveying, facts, and structure to be able to carry emotion as well.
Aimed at an educated, lay audience, this volume benefits anyone who must either convey or receive quantitative information, including designers, statisticians, and people in the media.
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