The Flawed Genius of William Playfair: The Story of the Father of Statistical Graphics

By David R. Bellhouse

This book shares the life story of William Playfair, the father of statistical graphics, who experienced extreme ups and downs in his various careers, including as a statistician, economist, and fraudster.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1487545037
• ISBN13: 9781487545031
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher