Beautiful evidence / Edward R. Tufte

Author: Tufte, Edward R., 1942-
Published: Cheshire, Conn. : Graphics Press, [2006]
Copyright Date: ©2006
Physical Description: 213 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm

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Contents

Mapped pictures: images as evidence and explanation -- Sparklines: intense, simple, word-sized graphics -- Links and causal arrows: ambiguity in action -- Words, numbers, images - together -- The fundamental principles of analytical design -- Corruption in evidence presentations: effects without causes, cherry picking, overreaching, chartjunk, and the rage to conclude -- The cognitive style of PowerPoint: pitching out corrupts within -- Sculptural pedestals: meaning, practice, depedestalization -- Landscape sculptures.

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ISBN

0961392177
9780961392178

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Dedication

Selected to honor Russell Kirkscey, on the occasion of receiving tenure-promotion; 2024.

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