Man Vs Big Data (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Aurum Press, London, 2017
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Paperback. Man vs Big Data explains to readers the science and theories that impact on our everyday existence. It taps into our instinctive curiosity about the world around us, but also show how, by understanding these things, we can learn to take greater control of our lives. Man vs Big Data will look at how data is being used for medical advancement, for developing new everyday tools and recording our movements, actions online. By focusing on the big ideas, rather than the mundane small details, Man vs Big Data will captivate those with even the most rudimentary understanding of data. All that will be required of the reader is a little curiosity. Man vs Big Data distills the complexities of the most absorbing statistics and data of modern life and shows us how understanding a little more can help improve your life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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- Title
- Man Vs Big Data (Paperback)
- Author
- Stewart Cowley
- Publisher
- Aurum Press, London
- Publication year
- 2017
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1781316694
- ISBN 13
- 9781781316696
- Illustrator
- Lyward, Joe
How does your computer know you might like this song?
And should you be worried about this?
Everything we do leaves a trail of data behind, from buying something on a credit card, to using a GPS-enabled mobile phone – whether you know it or not, like it or not, Big Data is now a part of modern life. Heralded as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it is now more crucial than ever to learn about how data is affecting the way we live. Exploring the numerous ways in which ‘Big Data’ has, sometimes imperceptibly, infiltrated our lives, this accessible and informative book looks at one of the most important subjects facing us today, and helps you get to grips with what that means for you. With quirky, humorous illustrations this important book distills the complexities of the most absorbing statistics and data of modern life, showing us how understanding a little more can help improve your life.
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About the Author
Stewart Cowley is a regular columnist for the Sunday Telegraph and the financial magazine Citywire. He is a regular guest on BBC's Newsnight, Radio 4 and SKY News. Having worked in finance in New York and London since the 1980s, Stewart is now passionate about reporting on economics.
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