Information Graphics - 9780195135329

This reference makes available all essential and commonly needed material about information graphics. The major focus is on using charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, and tables as visual tools for analyzing, managing, and communicating. The book is a valuable resource for those wishing to: increase efficiency and effectiveness; improve the planning process; simplify the monitoring of data; expedite solutions and corrective actions; hasten understanding or agreement; organize multifaceted information; and increase graphic capabilities in their software programs.
Information Graphics: A Comprehensive Illustrated Reference covers the full spectrum of charts, graphs, maps, diagrams, and tables ranging from the most basic to the very specialized. Approximately 4,000 illustrations, prepared specifically for the book, complement the text. The contents are broad enough to be of value to experts as well as beginners in the area of graphics.