David R. Bellhouse
The Flawed Genius of William Playfair: The Story of the Father of Statistical Graphics
The Flawed Genius of William Playfair: The Story of the Father of Statistical Graphics
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William Playfair (1759–1823) was a Scottish Enlightenment figure who worked as a statistician, economist, engineer, banker, land speculator, scam artist, and political propagandist. The book explores his life, contextualized in the economic, political, and cultural history of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, and dispels the misinformation about him, highlighting his lasting contributions to economics and statistics.
Format: Hardback
Length: 356 pages
Publication date: 23 August 2023
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
William Playfair, a product of the Scottish Enlightenment, was a multifaceted individual who excelled in various fields, including statistician, economist, engineer, banker, land speculator, scam artist, and political propagandist. However, it is erroneously claimed that he served as a spy for the British government and operated a forgery operation to print the paper money of the French Revolution.
The Flawed Genius of William Playfair provides a comprehensive account of Playfair's life, intricately woven into the economic, political, and cultural tapestry of the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. The book delves into the diverse phases of Playfair's career, encompassing moderate prosperity, bankruptcy, and imprisonment. Through meticulous analysis, David R. Bellhouse demonstrates that Playfair was neither a spy nor a forger but, perhaps briefly, a courier for a government minister. Bellhouse meticulously pieces together a comprehensive picture of the forging operations supported by the British government and sheds light on Playfair's enduring contributions to economics and statistics, where he is revered as the father of statistical graphics.
By challenging the misinformation surrounding the man, The Flawed Genius of William Playfair underscores that the truth about Playfair's life is often more captivating than the fictional narratives that envelop him.
Weight: 620g
Dimension: 234 x 152 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487545031
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