The visual display of quantitative information [2 ed.] 9780961392147, 0961392142

Table of contents :
Contents
Introduction to the Second Edition
Introduction
PART Ⅰ Graphical Practice
Graphical Excellence
Data Maps
Time-Series
Narrative Graphics of Space and Time
More Abstract Designs: Relational Graphics
Principles of Graphical Excellence
Graphical Integrity
What is Distortion in a Data Graphic
Design and Data Variation
The Case of Skyrocketing Government Spending
Visual Area and Numerical Measure
Context is Essential for Graphical Integrity
Conclusion
Sources of Graphical Integrity and Sophistication
Lack of Quantitative Skills of Professional Artists
The Doctrine That Statistical Data Are Boring
The Doctrine That Graphics Are Only for the Unsophisticated Reader
The Consequences
Conclusion
PART Ⅱ Theory of Data Graphics
Data-Ink and Graphical Redesign
Data-Ink
Two Erasing Principles
Application of the Principles in Editing and Redesign
Conclusion
Chartjunk: Vibrations, Grids, and Ducks
Unintentional Optical Art
The Grid
Self-Promoting Graphics: The Duck
Conclusion
Data-Ink Maximization and Graphical Design
Redesign of the Box Plot
Redesign of the Bar Chart/Histogram
Redesign of the Scatterplot
Conclusion
Multifunctioning Graphical Elements
Data-Built Data Measure
Data-Based Grids
Double-Functioning Labels
Puzzles and Hierarchy in Graphics
Data Density and Small Multiples
Data Density in Graphical Practice
Data Density and the Size of the Data Matrix: Publication Practices
High-Information Graphics
Small Multiples
Conclusion
Aesthetics and Technique in Data Graphical Design
The Choice of Design: Sentences, Text-Tables, Tables, Semi-Graphics, and Graphics
Making Complexity Accessible: Combining Words, Numbers, and Pictures
Accessible Complexity: The Friendly Data Graphic
Proportion and Scale: Line Weight and Lettering
Proportion and Scale: The Shape of Graphics
Epilogue: Designs for the Display of Information
Index
Acknowledgements, Second Edition
Acknowledgements

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