Statistics, Public Debate and the State, 1800–1945 A Social, Political and Intellectual History of Numbers
Jean-Guy Prevost
Statistics, Public Debate and the State, 1800–1945 A Social, Political and Intellectual History of Numbers - 1 - Oxford Routledge 20160121 - 256 p
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.
9781138661929
Taylor & Francis GBP 56.99 BB
Statistics, Public Debate and the State, 1800–1945 A Social, Political and Intellectual History of Numbers - 1 - Oxford Routledge 20160121 - 256 p
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.
9781138661929
Taylor & Francis GBP 56.99 BB