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Showcases examples of data visualization from the past year, offering insight into the present-day convergence of art and knowledge as it influences such areas as politics, culture, economics, and science.
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<p><b>Year two of this fresh, timely, beautiful addition to the Best American series, introduced by Nate Silver</b></p><p>The rise of infographics across virtually all print and electronic media reveals patterns in our lives and worlds in fresh and surprising ways. As we find ourselves in the era of big data, where information moves faster than ever, infographics provide us with quick, often influential bursts of art and knowledge — to digest, tweet, share, go viral. <i>Best American Infographics 2014</i> captures the finest examples, from the past year, of this mesmerizing new way of seeing and understanding our world. Guest introducer Nate Silver brings his unparalleled expertise and lively analysis to this visually compelling new volume.</p>
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