Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design
@inproceedings{Kirk2016DataVA,
title={Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design},
author={Andy Kirk},
year={2016}
}Lecturers, request yourelectronic inspection copy Never has it been more essential to work in the world of data. Scholars and students need to be able to analyze, design and curate information into useful tools of communication, insight and understanding. This book is the starting point in learning the process and skills of data visualization, teaching the concepts and skills of how to present data and inspiring effective visual design. Benefits of this book: A flexible step-by-step journey… Expand
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