Beautiful evidence /

Tufte, Edward R., 1942-

Beautiful evidence / Edward R. Tufte. - 213 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

0961392177 9780961392178 9781930824164 (pbk.) 1930824165 (pbk.)

2006282688


Visual communication.
Statistics.
Nonverbal Communication.
Visual Perception.
Visual communication.
Illustration.
Information.
Illustration.
Information.

P93.5 / .T837 2006

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