Beautiful visualization [looking at data through the eyes of experts]
"Visualization is the graphic presentation of data -- portrayals meant to reveal complex information at a glance. Think of the familiar map of the New York City subway system, or a diagram of the human brain. Successful visualizations are beautiful not only for their aesthetic design, but also...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Sebastopol, CA
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
2010
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| Edition: | First edition |
| Series: | Theory in practice
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| Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | "Visualization is the graphic presentation of data -- portrayals meant to reveal complex information at a glance. Think of the familiar map of the New York City subway system, or a diagram of the human brain. Successful visualizations are beautiful not only for their aesthetic design, but also for elegant layers of detail that efficiently generate insight and new understanding. This book examines the methods of two dozen visualization experts who approach their projects from a variety of perspectives -- as artists, designers, commentators, scientists, analysts, statisticians, and more. Together they demonstrate how visualization can help us make sense of the world"--Provided by publisher |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 397 pages color illustrations, color maps |
| ISBN: | 1449391338 9781449390686 1449390684 1449379885 9781449379889 9781449391331 |