Statistics, Public Debate and the State, 1800–1945

Statistics, Public Debate and the State, 1800–1945
Author: Jean-Guy Prevost
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1317321251

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.