How numbers rule the world : the use and abuse of statistics in global politics
By: Fioramonti, Lorenzo
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BookSeries: Publisher: New York, Zed Books, c2014.Description: vii, 271 p. ; 22 cm.ISBN: 9781780322674Subject(s): Political statistics | Economic indicators | Social indicators | Government information | Statistics -- Social aspects | Communication in politicsDDC classification: 320.072 FI HO Online resources: Location Map
Summary:
A revealing analysis of the power, politicization and domination of our everyday lives by numbers.
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 320.072 FI HO (Browse shelf) | Available | T0032586 |
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Introduction: The politics of statistics -- 1. The power of numbers -- 2. New global rulers: The untameable power of credit rating -- 3. Fiddling while the planet burns: The marketization of climate change -- 4. Measuring the unmeasurable: The financialization of nature -- 5. Numbers for good? The quest for aid effectiveness and social impact -- Conclusion: Rethinking numbers, rethinking governance.
A revealing analysis of the power, politicization and domination of our everyday lives by numbers.