History by Numbers
An Introduction to Quantitative Approaches
2nd Edition
Published on 17. November 2016
360 pages
978-1-84966-572-8 (ISBN)
Description
Fully updated and carefully revised, this new 2nd edition of History by Numbers stands alone as the only textbook on quantitative methods suitable for students of history. Even the numerically challenged will find inspiration.
Taking a problem-solving approach and using authentic historical data, it describes each method in turn, including its origin, purpose, usefulness and associated pitfalls. The problems are developed gradually and with narrative skill, allowing readers to experience the moment of discovery for each of the interpretative outcomes.
Quantitative methods are essential for the modern historian, and this lively and accessible text will prove an invaluable guide for anyone entering the discipline.
Taking a problem-solving approach and using authentic historical data, it describes each method in turn, including its origin, purpose, usefulness and associated pitfalls. The problems are developed gradually and with narrative skill, allowing readers to experience the moment of discovery for each of the interpretative outcomes.
Quantitative methods are essential for the modern historian, and this lively and accessible text will prove an invaluable guide for anyone entering the discipline.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-84966-572-8 (9781849665728)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
11/2016
2nd Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€39.00
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Persons
Pat Hudson is Emeritus Professor of History at Cardiff University, UK.
Mina Ishizu has recently held research fellowship posts in history at Manchester University and at the London School of Economics, UK.
Mina Ishizu has recently held research fellowship posts in history at Manchester University and at the London School of Economics, UK.
Content
Foreword
1. The Prospects and Pitfalls of History by Numbers
2. The Origins and Nature of Quantitative Thinking
3. Arranging, Rearranging and Displaying Data
4. Summarising Data: Averages and Distributions
5. Time Series and Indices
6. Relationships Between Variables
7. Sampling and Significance Testing
8. Modelling History
9. Computing, the Internet and History
Glossary
Index
1. The Prospects and Pitfalls of History by Numbers
2. The Origins and Nature of Quantitative Thinking
3. Arranging, Rearranging and Displaying Data
4. Summarising Data: Averages and Distributions
5. Time Series and Indices
6. Relationships Between Variables
7. Sampling and Significance Testing
8. Modelling History
9. Computing, the Internet and History
Glossary
Index
