How Charts Lie

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In a world dominated by data, understanding visual information is crucial for informed citizenship. This book explores how charts and infographics can both enlighten and mislead, highlighting the importance of critical interpretation. Through contemporary examples such as election result graphics and GDP maps, it reveals the nuances of data presentation. An updated afterword addresses the visual representations of the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for a new literacy in navigating our data-driven society.