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History by Numbers: An Introduction to Quantitative Approaches Book

History by Numbers stands alone as the only textbook on quantitative methods suitable for students of history encountering the field for the first time. It is an exceptional book--even the numerically challenged will find inspiration.Read More

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    For history students new to the field, this comprehensive, but easily accessible guide stands alone as the only textbook on quantitative methods. Taking a problem-solving approach and using authentic historical data, it describes each method in turn, including its origin, purpose, usefulness, and associated pitfalls. The problems are developed gradually, allowing readers to experience for themselves the moment of discovery for each of the interpretative outcomes. Quantitative methods are now essential for the modern historian, and this lively and readable text will prove an invaluable guide for anyone entering the discipline.

    Pat Hudson is leading economic historian and author.

    For history students new to the field, this comprehensive, but easily accessible guide stands alone as the only textbook on quantitative methods. Taking a problem-solving approach and using authentic historical data, it describes each method in turn, including its origin, purpose, usefulness, and associated pitfalls. The problems are developed gradually, allowing readers to experience for themselves the moment of discovery for each of the interpretative outcomes. Quantitative methods are now essential for the modern historian, and this lively and readable text will prove an invaluable guide for anyone entering the discipline.

    For history students new to the field, this comprehensive, but easily accessible guide stands alone as the only textbook on quantitative methods. Taking a problem-solving approach and using authentic historical data, it describes each method in turn, including its origin, purpose, usefulness, and associated pitfalls. The problems are developed gradually, allowing readers to experience for themselves the moment of discovery for each of the interpretative outcomes. Quantitative methods are now essential for the modern historian, and this lively and readable text will prove an invaluable guide for anyone entering the discipline.

    “This book deserves to be read carefully and thoughtfully by all historians. The approach is sensible, in no way triumphalist, but it clearly demonstrates the need for, and value of, even a modest level of quantitative skill.”—The Royal Economic Society

    “A new, accessible text in this field is overdue. Hudson's book has the characteristic merits of her work: it is clear without over-simplifying, and it locates quantitative techniques within a properly historical framework of understanding.”—Professor David Eastwood, Chief Executive of the Arts and Humanities Research Board at the University of East Anglia

    “Critical where necessary and alive to the difficulties which its readers may experience.”—English Historical Review

  • 0340614684
  • 9780340614686
  • Pat Hudson
  • 26 August 2000
  • Hodder Education
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 304
  • Re-issue
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