The Tyranny Of Numbers by David Boyle


ISBN
9780006531999
Published
Released
01 / 02 / 2002
Binding
Paperback
Pages
256
Dimensions
129 x 198 x 14mm

Why Counting Can't Make Us Happy

Too often we try to quantify what can't actually be measured. We count people, but not individuals. We count exam results rather than intelligence, benefit claimants instead of poverty. We are in a world in which everything is designed only to be measured. If it can't be measured it can be ignored.

But the big problem is what numbers don't tell you. They won't interpret. They won't inspire, and they won't tell you precisely what causes what. In this passionately argued and thought-provoking book, David Boyle examines our obsession with numbers. He reminds us of the danger of taking numbers so seriously at the expense of what is non-measurable, non-calculable: intuition, creativity, imagination, happiness . . .
March Book Frenzy (Online Only)
21.59
RRP: $26.99
20% off RRP


This product is unable to be ordered online. Please check in-store availability.
Instore Price: $26.99
Enter your Postcode or Suburb to view availability and delivery times.

Other Titles by David Boyle

30Second Great Inventions
19.99
15.99
20% Off

You might also like

Calculus Essentials For Dummies
21.95
17.50
20% Off
Adam Spencers Maths 101
35.00
16.00
54% Off
Weird Maths
24.99
7.50
70% Off
Curious
29.99
23.99
20% Off
Calculus For Dummies  2nd Ed
37.95
25.99
32% Off
Geometry For Dummies  3rd Ed
41.95
33.50
20% Off
Fermats Last Theorem
24.99
19.99
20% Off

RRP refers to the Recommended Retail Price as set out by the original publisher at time of release.
The RRP set by overseas publishers may vary to those set by local publishers due to exchange rates and shipping costs.
Due to our competitive pricing, we may have not sold all products at their original RRP.