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The visual display of quantitative information
- Title
- The visual display of quantitative information / Edward R. Tufte.
- Author
- Tufte, Edward R., 1942-
- Publication
- Cheshire, Conn. : Graphics Press, ©2001.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JBF 18-515 | Schwarzman Building - General Research Room 315 |
Details
- Description
- 197 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color); 28 cm
- Summary
- This book deals with the theory and practice in the design of data graphics and makes the point that the most effective way to describe, explore, and summarize a set of numbers is to look at pictures of those numbers, through the use of statistical graphics, charts, and tables. It includes 250 illustrations of the best (and a few of the worst) statistical graphics, with detailed analysis of how to display data for precise, effective, quick analysis. Also offered is information on the design of the high-resolution displays, small multiples, editing and improving graphics, and the data-ink ratio. Time-series, relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs, as well as detection of graphical deception: design variation vs. data variation, and sources of deception are discussed. Information on aesthetics and data graphical displays is included. The 2nd edition provides high-resolution color reproductions of the many graphics of William Playfair (1750-1800), adds color to other images where appropriate, and includes all the changes and corrections during the 17 printings of the 1st edition.
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Charts, diagrams, etc.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Graphical Practice. Graphical excellence ; Graphical integrity ; Sources of graphical integrity and sophistication. -- Theory of Data Graphics. Data-ink and graphical redesign ; Chartjunk: vibrations, grids, and ducks ; Data-ink maximization and graphical design ; Multifunctioning graphical elements ; Data density and small multiples ; Aesthetics and technique in data graphical design ; Designs for the display of information.
- Call Number
- QA276.3
- ISBN
- 0961392142
- 9780961392147
- 9781930824133
- 1930824130
- LCCN
- 2001271866
- OCLC
- 46932988
- Author
- Tufte, Edward R., 1942-
- Title
- The visual display of quantitative information / Edward R. Tufte.
- Imprint
- Cheshire, Conn. : Graphics Press, ©2001.
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Research Call Number
- Pres. Div. QA276.3 .T83 2001JBF 18-515