Statistics, Public Debate and the State, 1800–1945

A Social, Political and Intellectual History of Numbers

Nonfiction, History
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Author: Jean-Pierre Beaud, Jean-Guy Prevost ISBN: 9781317321248
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: October 6, 2015
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Jean-Pierre Beaud, Jean-Guy Prevost
ISBN: 9781317321248
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: October 6, 2015
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

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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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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