The Visual Display of Quantitative Information [Graphical Practice. Graphical excellence ; Graphical integrity ; Sources of graphical integrity and sophistication]

2nd ed., 5th printing ; 197 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cm ; 9780961392147, 9781930824133, 0961392142, 1930824130 ; OCLC 46932988 ; LC No QA276.3 .T83 2001; Dewey 001.4/226 ; pea-green cloth in pictorial dustjacket ; tiny bump on back of dustjacket ; Contents: Graphical Practice. Graphical excellence ; Graphical integrity ; Sources of graphical integrity and sophistication Theory of Data Graphics. Data-ink and graphical redesign ; Chartjunk : vibrations, grids, and ducks ; Data-ink maximization and graphical design ; Multifunctioning graphical ; elements ; High-resolution data graphics ; Aesthetics and technique in data graphical design -- Epilogue: Designs for the display of information ; "This book deals with the theory and practice in the design of data graphics and makes the point that the most effective way to describe, explore, and summarize a set of numbers is to look at pictures of those numbers, through the use of statistical graphics, charts, and tables. It includes 250 illustrations of the best (and a few of the worst) statistical graphics, with detailed analysis of how to display data for precise, effective, quick analysis. Also offered is information on the design of the high-resolution displays, small multiples, editing and improving graphics, and the data-ink ratio. Time-series, relational graphics, data maps, multivariate designs, as well as detection of graphical deception: design variation vs. data variation, and sources of deception are discussed. Information on aesthetics and data graphical displays is included. The 2nd edition provides high-resolution color reproductions of the many graphics of William Playfair (1750-1800), adds color to other images where appropriate, and includes all the changes and corrections during the 17 printings of the 1st edition"--Publisher's description ; FINE/NEAR FINE. …