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Statistics, Public Debate and the State, 1800–1945: A Social, Political and Intellectual History of Numbers
Author(s): Jean-Guy Prevost (Author), Jean-Pierre Beaud (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 1 July 2012
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 256 pages
- ISBN-10: 1848932960
- ISBN-13: 9781848932968
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘Prevost and Beaud’s study combines technical statistical expertise with engaging and accessible historical narrative. Their path-breaking work bridges disciplinary divides as it offers new insight into the power of numbers.’ Bruce Curtis, Carleton University
About the Author
Jean-Guy Prevost, Jean-Pierre Beaud
