Damned Lies and Statistics: Untangling Numbers from the Media, Politicians, and Activists
by Joel Best
Joel Best’s Damned Lies and Statistics examines how numbers can be misunderstood, manipulated, or presented persuasively in public debate. Focusing on statistics used by the media, politicians, and activists, this accessible work encourages readers to question numerical claims and consider how statistics shape perceptions of important issues.
About This Book
Damned Lies and Statistics explores the ways numbers shape public discussion and influence how issues are understood.
Joel Best focuses on statistics as they appear in the media and in statements made by politicians and activists.
The book offers a critical perspective on interpreting numerical claims, helping readers look more carefully at how statistics are presented and used.
Accessible and analytical, it is suited to readers interested in statistics, public communication, and social issues.
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