Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing
Quick Facts
- Author: Kenwright
- Publication Date: October 10, 2025
- Pages: 712 pages
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9798269182964
About This Book
In an age of information overload, visualizations are everywhere - from news articles and social media to scientific reports and political campaigns. But not all visuals are created to inform. Some are designed to persuade, mislead, or even manipulate. This book dives deep into the psychology and techniques behind deceptive visualizations, exposing common tricks like misleading axes, cherry-picked data, chartjunk, and more. With real-world examples and practical analysis, readers will gain the tools to critically evaluate visual information and become savvy consumers of data.
Our Review
Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing by Kenwright is a seeing isn't believing - especially in the age of data. that delivers on its promise to identify common techniques used to mislead with visualizations. From the very first chapter, it's clear that this is a cut above the rest in its field.
The book excels in its comprehensive and engaging approach to analytics. The author includes develop critical thinking skills for interpreting charts and graphs. and understand the psychology behind visual persuasion. that make complex topics accessible to readers of all levels. Particularly impressive is the chapter structure which provides a logical progression that builds understanding.
Readers will appreciate the practical applications throughout. Decode the truth behind the visuals. that explore real-world examples of deceptive data presentation. that will enhance your understanding and skills. The final section is especially valuable for those looking to apply the concepts in real-world scenarios.
In conclusion, Lying with Visualizations: Seeing Isn't Believing is an outstanding contribution to its field. The combination of a provocative exploration of how visualizations can mislead, manipulate, and distort truth. This book equips readers with the critical thinking skills needed to decode deceptive graphics and uncover the reality behind the visuals. makes it one of the most valuable resources we've encountered. We give it our highest recommendation.
Why You'll Love It
- Identify common techniques used to mislead with visualizations.
- Develop critical thinking skills for interpreting charts and graphs.
- Understand the psychology behind visual persuasion.
- Explore real-world examples of deceptive data presentation.
Book Statistics
Reading Level: Intermediate
Average Read Time: 17 hours 48 minutes
Reviews: 97%
Recommendation Rate: 96%
