Data in Society - Challenging Statistics in an Age of Globalisation (Paperback)

Statistical data and evidence-based claims are increasingly central to our everyday lives. Critically examining 'Big Data', this book charts the recent explosion in sources of data, including those precipitated by global developments and technological change. It sets out changes and controversies related to data harvesting and construction, dissemination and data analytics by a range of private, governmental and social organisations in multiple settings. Analysing the power of data to shape political debate, the presentation of ideas to us by the media, and issues surrounding data ownership and access, the authors suggest how data can be used to uncover injustices and to advance social progress.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2019
First published:	2019
Contributors:	Jim Ridgway • Ron Johnston • Liliana Bounegru • Jonathan Gray • Amy Sippitt • Spencer Hedger • Sinclair Sutherland • James Nicholson • Charlotte Brookfield • Luke Sloan
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	414
ISBN-13:	978-1-4473-4822-1
Categories:	Books > Computing & IT > Social & legal aspects of computing > Privacy & data protection Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Books > Computing & IT > Applications of computing > Databases > Data capture & analysis
LSN:	1-4473-4822-2
Barcode:	9781447348221

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