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Politicians manipulating statistics : how they do it and how to oppose them / Michael Billig, Loughborough University, Cristina Marinho, University of Edinburgh.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Billig, Michael, author.
- Marinho, Cristina, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Political statistics.
- Statistics--Political aspects.
- Statistics.
- Political corruption.
- Physical Description:
- viii, 256 pages ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2025.
- Summary:
- "Explore Billig and Marinho's highly original study of politicians misusing statistics, misleading the public, and manipulating statisticians. This book also highlights how the British and French statistical agencies aim to combat this increasingly serious problem. Tailored for all audiences, it is a clearly written, insightful, and witty work"-- Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Billig, Michael. Politicians manipulating statistics
- ISBN:
- 9781009488136
- 1009488139
- 9781009488167
- 1009488163
- OCLC:
- 1437526975
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