Statistics, Public Debate and the State, 1800–1945

Statistics, Public Debate and the State, 1800–1945 PDF

Author: Jean-Guy Prévost

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1317321251

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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.