Data in Society: Challenging Statistics in an Age of Globalisation

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Synopsis
Statistical data and evidence-based claims are increasingly central to our everyday lives. Critically examining ‘Big Data’, this book charts the recent explosion in sources of data, including those precipitated by global developments and technological change. It sets out changes and controversies related to data harvesting and construction, dissemination and data analytics by a range of private, governmental and social organisations in multiple settings. Analysing the power of data to shape political debate, the presentation of ideas to us by the media, and issues surrounding data ownership and access, the authors suggest how data can be used to uncover injustices and to advance social progress.
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
414 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781447348238
Related ISBNs:
9781447348214
Publisher:
Policy Press
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Bristol University Press
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Mathematics and Statistics, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Jeff Evans
Edited by:
Sally Ruane

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