Beautiful evidence / Edward R. Tufte.
| Author/creator | Tufte, Edward R., 1942- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cheshire, CT : Graphics Press, ©2006. |
| Description | 213 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2006282688 |
| ISBN | 0961392177 |
| ISBN | 9780961392178 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | P93.5 .T837 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | P 93.5 T914B 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |