Review of 'How to Make the World Add Up' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Definitely helped me understand the news more
Hardcover, 352 pages
English language
Published Aug. 31, 2020 by The Bridge Street Press.
- ISBN:
- 978-1-4087-1224-5
- OCLC Number:
- 1180241851
- ASIN:
- 1408712245
- Goodreads:
- 54564213
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In How to Make the World Add Up, Tim Harford draws on his experience as both an economist and presenter of the BBC's radio show 'More or Less' to take us deep into the world of disinformation and obfuscation, bad research and misplaced motivation to find those priceless jewels of data and analysis that make communicating with numbers so rewarding. Through vivid storytelling he reveals how we can evaluate the claims that surround us with confidence, curiosity and a healthy level of scepticism. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about understanding the world around them.
In How to Make the World Add Up, Tim Harford draws on his experience as both an economist and presenter of the BBC's radio show 'More or Less' to take us deep into the world of disinformation and obfuscation, bad research and misplaced motivation to find those priceless jewels of data and analysis that make communicating with numbers so rewarding. Through vivid storytelling he reveals how we can evaluate the claims that surround us with confidence, curiosity and a healthy level of scepticism. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about understanding the world around them.
Subjects
- Math