Data Visualisation

Andy Kirk, 2019.

One of the six best books for data geeks - Financial Times

Winner of the "Printed Information Resource 2020" award from the Knowledge & Information Management Group, part of The Chartered Association of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP)

With over 200 images and extensive how-to and how-not-to examples, this new edition has everything students and scholars need to understand and create effective data visualisations.

Combining "how to think" instruction with a "how to produce" mentality, this book takes readers step-by-step through analysing, designing, and curating information into useful, impactful tools of communication.

With this book and its extensive collection of online support, readers can:

  • Decide what visualisations work best for their data and their audience using the chart gallery
  • See data visualisation in action and learn the tools to try it themselves
  • Follow online checklists, tutorials, and exercises to build skills and confidence
  • Get advice from the UK's leading data visualisation trainer on everything from getting started to honing the craft.

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