Statistics in the Public Interest: In Memory of Stephen E. Fienberg

This edited volume surveys a variety of topics in statistics and the social sciences in memory of Stephen Fienberg, including contingency tables, log-linear models, privacy, confidentiality, forensics, the decennial census, Bayesian theory, causal inference, mixed membership models, and computing and machine learning. It includes contributions from Fienberg's students, colleagues, and collaborators, as well as a biographical introduction and a memorial concluding chapter.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 573 pages
Publication date: 23 April 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This edited volume pays tribute to the late Stephen Fienberg by surveying a diverse range of topics in statistics and the social sciences. The book comprises a collection of submissions from esteemed contemporary authors, each contributing their expertise to explore the fields in which Fienberg made significant contributions. These fields encompass contingency tables and log-linear models, privacy and confidentiality, forensics and the law, the decennial census and other surveys, the National Academies, Bayesian theory and methods, causal inference and causes of effects, mixed membership models, and computing and machine learning.

To provide a comprehensive understanding of Fienberg's contributions, each section begins with an overview that highlights his pioneering work. This is followed by chapters authored by Fienberg's students, colleagues, and collaborators, who delve into the latest advancements and present the current state of research on the respective topics. Furthermore, this volume includes a biographical introduction that provides insights into Fienberg's life and career, as well as a memorial concluding chapter that features entries from Stephen and Joyce Fienberg's close friends, former students, colleagues, and other loved ones. Additionally, a photographic tribute is included to honor the memory of Stephen Fienberg.

This edited volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and practitioners in statistics and the social sciences, offering a comprehensive perspective on the legacy of Stephen Fienberg. It serves as a testament to his profound impact on the field and his lasting contributions to the advancement of knowledge.

Weight: 902g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030754624
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022