Beautiful Evidence

Submitted by dqu on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 11:02
Authors
Edward Tufte
Publisher
Graphics Press
Year Published
2006
Copies
1
Call Number
P35.5 .T837 2006
ISBN Number
9780961392178
Description
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.