Cairo, Alberto
How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393358421
- author:
- Cairo, Alberto
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.1 x 14 x 2 centimeters (0.29
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Media Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Good charts can make us smarter, but they can also lead us astray. Data visualization expert Alberto Cairo explores how charts can influence our perception of truth, revealing both the benefits and the pitfalls of using visual information. From election-result infographics to global GDP maps and box-office record charts, Cairo examines contemporary examples to demystify an essential new literacy. By understanding how to read and interpret charts, we can make sense of the numbers that shape our world. This book teaches us to spot the lies in deceptive visuals and to take advantage of good ones to understand complex stories. With practical examples and expert guidance, Cairo helps us navigate the data-driven world and make informed decisions.
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