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The Rise of Statistical Thinking, 1820-1900
Theodore M. Porter · 1995 · 400 pages
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Theodore M. Porter offers a fascinating intellectual history of how statistics became a language of authority and credibility in science, politics, and modern administration. The book traces the transformation of statistical thinking from a marginal tool into a fundamental pillar of scientific understanding during the 19th century.
With accessible erudition, Porter shows how practical concerns—from military recruitment to public health—drove the mathematization of knowledge and shaped the modern mindset.
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| Author | Theodore M. Porter |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 1995 |
| Pages | 400 |
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