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Theodore Porter's "Trust in Numbers" is a historical analysis exploring the rise of quantification and its impact across various fields. The book examines how numerical data became a dominant force in shaping decisions and understanding in areas like education, medicine, and social policy. Porter delves into the social and political factors that contributed to this shift, highlighting the complexities and potential pitfalls of relying solely on numbers. He also explores how different professions and fields have responded to the increasing influence of quantification, some resisting its encroachment while others readily embrace it. The book offers valuable insights into the power dynamics and consequences of numerical dominance in decision-making processes.

No information available for this title. David K. Randall is known for his non-fiction works on topics such as sleep and historical events.

In 'The Practice of Everyday Life', Michel de Certeau explores how ordinary people subvert and appropriate the cultural products imposed by institutions. He introduces the concepts of 'strategies' and 'tactics', highlighting how individuals use tactics to resist and create their own meanings within the constraints of societal structures. The book is a seminal work in cultural studies, focusing on the creative resistance of everyday life.