How Charts Lie

Getting Smarter about Visual Information

Alberto Cairo (University of Miami)

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English

WW Norton & Co
13 November 2020

Reference works; Economics & Business; Econometrics; Economic statistics; Probability & statistics; Self-help & personal development

Today, public conversations are increasingly driven by numbers. Although charts, infographics, and diagrams can make us smarter, they can also deceive?intentionally or unintentionally. To be informed citizens, we must all be able to decode and use the visual information that politicians, journalists, and even our employers present to us each day. How Charts Lie examines contemporary examples ranging from election result infographics to global GDP maps and box office record charts, demystifying an essential new literacy for our data-driven world.

By: Alberto Cairo (University of Miami)
Imprint: WW Norton & Co
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 211mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 298g
ISBN: 9780393358421
ISBN 10: 0393358429
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 13 November 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alberto Cairo is the Knight Chair in Visual Journalism at the School of Communication of the University of Miami. He has consulted with companies and institutions such as Google and the Congressional Budget Office on visualizations. He lives in Miami, Florida.

Reviews for How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information

"""[Alberto Cairo's] book reminds readers not to infer too much from a chart, especially when it shows them what they already wanted to see. Mr Cairo has sent a copy to the White House."" -- The Economist"