Robert E. Parker
The Misuse, Misrepresentation, and Politicization of Statistics in American Society
The Misuse, Misrepresentation, and Politicization of Statistics in American Society
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The Misuse,Misrepresentation,and Politicization of Statistics in American Society critically examines the early measurement efforts of government agencies and argues that official statistics are arbitrary, highly-politicized, and subject to misuse and misinterpretation. It concludes that they are a sanctioned cover up of everyday reality, hiding the true extent of joblessness, distorting life expectancy, obscuring where crime actually happens, and hiding the growth of minority populations.
Format: Hardback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 19 July 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books
The Misuse,Misrepresentation,and Politicization of Statistics in American Society is a comprehensive examination of the early measurement efforts of government agencies responsible for some of the most widely watched social indicators, including unemployment, life expectancy, crime, and population. The book argues that official statistics are at best dubious, serving as arbitrary, highly politicized, socially constructed metrics that are easily manipulable and subject to misuse and misinterpretation. It suggests that official statistics powerfully shape social reality, ultimately determining who counts and what matters in society. The book emphasizes the need for skepticism and systematic investigation of data derived from government sources, similar to other types of official accounts.
Concluding, the book argues that official statistics serve as a sanctioned cover-up of everyday reality, hiding the true extent of joblessness, distorting the real increase in life expectancy, obscuring where crime actually occurs, and obscuring the undeniable growth of minority populations behind a facade. This critical analysis provides valuable insights into the role of statistics in shaping public perception and policy decisions, and highlights the importance of relying on credible and unbiased sources of information to obtain a more accurate understanding of social phenomena.
Weight: 386g
Dimension: 228 x 160 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793625526
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