Politicians manipulating statistics : how they do it and how to oppose them / Michael Billig, Loughborough University, Cristina Marinho, University of Edinburgh.
| Author/creator | Billig, Michael author. |
| Other author | Marinho, Cristina, author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2025. |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | viii, 256 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Billig, Michael. Politicians manipulating statistics Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, [2024] 9781009488143 |
| LCCN | 2024023202 |
| ISBN | 9781009488167 |
| ISBN | 9781009488136 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1009488139 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1009488163 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic publication |
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