Disciplining Statistics: Demography and Vital Statistics in France and England, 1830-1885
(Part of the Politics, History, and Culture Series)
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In Disciplining Statistics Libby Schweber compares the science of population statistics in England and France during the nineteenth century, demonstrating radical differences in the interpretation and use of statistical knowledge. Through a comparison of vital statistics and demography, Schweber describes how the English government embraced statistics, using probabilistic interpretations of statistical data to analyze issues related to poverty...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0300011474
ISBN13:9780822338147
Release Date:November 2006
Publisher:Duke University Press
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.86 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.4" x 9.2"
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