The Seductions of Quantification

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We live in a world where seemingly everything can be measured. We rely on indicators to translate social phenomena into simple, quantified terms, which in turn

The Seductions of Quantification

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We live in a world where seemingly everything can be measured. We rely on indicators to translate social phenomena into simple, quantified terms, which in turn

Trust in Numbers

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A foundational work on historical and social studies of quantification What accounts for the prestige of quantitative methods? The usual answer is that quantifi

Life by Algorithms

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Computerized processes are everywhere in our society. They are the automated phone messaging systems that businesses use to screen calls; the link between stude

Gender Violence

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Taking an anthropological perspective, this comprehensive book offers a highly readable and concise overview of what constitutes gender violence, its social con