Statistics, Public Debate and the State, 1800-1945

A Social, Political and Intellectual History of Numbers

Jean-Guy Prévost author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:21st Jan '16

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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.

ISBN: 9781138661929

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

256 pages