In the United States, some populations suffer from far greater disparities in health than others. Those disparities are caused not only by fundamental differenc

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This book explores official statistics and their social function in modern societies. Digitisation and globalisation are creating completely new opportunities a

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This book describes official statistics as a tool to hold up a mirror to society – but also as an instrument for those who can manipulate this mirror. It addr