Résultats pour "statistics" dans Histoire

Uncover the fascinating history of science and mathematics as brilliant minds battled uncertainty to conquer risk. Perfect for an enriching morning commute or focused lifelong learning, this engaging origin story transforms abstract numbers into a thrilling human adventure. Journey from the...

More Damned Lies and Statistics encourages all of us to think in a more sophisticated and skeptical manner about how statistics are used to promote causes, create fear, and advance particular points of view. Best identifies different sorts of numbers that shape how we think about public issues: missing numbers are relevant but overlooked; confusing numbers bewilder when they should inform; scary numbers play to our fears about the present and the future.

Does the number of children gunned down double each year? Does anorexia kill 150,000 young women annually? Do white males account for only a sixth of new workers? Startling statistics shape our thinking about social issues. But all too often, these numbers are wrong. This book is a lively guide to spotting bad statistics and learning to think critically about these influential numbers. Damned Lies and Statistics is essential listening for everyone who reads or listens to the news....

Delve into the harrowing reality of racial violence and injustice as the podcast "Red Record The Undisputed Statistics of Lynching in the U.S" invites listeners to confront the documented history of lynching in America. This series is anchored by the chilling and uncompromising statistics compiled by the Chicago Tribune, presenting an account that underscores the systemic oppression faced by marginalized communities. Every episode features a new complete audiobook that unearths narratives surrounding this dark chapter, offering unique explorations of the social, cultural, and historical ...

Beyond the Statistics is a survivor-led podcast exploring domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, coercive control, trauma, healing, and the systems that impact survivors. Hosted by survivor and advocate Ingrid Dutton, each episode goes beyond the numbers to share the real stories behind them.Through conversations with survivors, family members, attorneys, therapists, healthcare professionals, advocates, law enforcement, researchers, and other experts, the podcast explores abuse, recovery, prevention, systemic challenges, and the hope that healing is possible.Because abuse is ...

Uncivilised. Illegal. Security threat. Labels and statistics have been used to dehumanise refugees and displaced communities around the world to justify hostile asylum policies, inhuman treatment and direct discrimination. Join us as More Than A Statistic takes you on a journey to destroy one stereotype at a time and rehumanise the narrative, by putting the narrative back where it belongs, with the people themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.