The Functional Art: An Introduction to Information Graphics and Visualization

by Alberto Cairo

Unlike any time before in our lives, we have access to vast amounts of free information. With the right tools, we can start to make sense of all this data to see patterns and trends that would otherwise be invisible to us. By transforming numbers into graphical shapes, we allow readers to understand the stories those numbers hide. In this practical introduction to understanding and using information graphics, you'll learn how to use data visualizations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321834739
• ISBN13: 9780321834737
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: New Riders Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.9" x 8.9"