Covid By Numbers

Discover the profound insights in 'Covid By Numbers', a must-have book that delves deep into the statistics surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. This 320-page volume, published by Penguin UK in 2022, is your essential resource for understanding the impact of COVID-19 across the globe. From analyzing mortality rates and country-specific infection statistics to exploring the benefits and drawbacks of various COVID vaccines, this book is crucial for anyone seeking clarity amidst the chaos.

Authored by renowned experts Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter and RSS Statistical Ambassador Anthony Masters, 'Covid By Numbers' sheds light on the pivotal questions surrounding the pandemic. How does COVID-19's death toll compare to historical events like the Spanish flu? What has been the economic fallout from lockdown measures? What are the mental health implications of living in this unprecedented era?

This book is packed with valuable statistics that have shaped public discourse and policy decisions. The accessible writing style ensures that readers from all backgrounds can grasp complex concepts and use data to inform their understanding of the pandemic challenges. With expert interpretations of the data, you will come away with a clearer view of this historical crisis.

Make sense of today's world with 'Covid By Numbers' and arm yourself with the knowledge needed to navigate these uncertain times effectively. Plus, enjoy free shipping on this enlightening purchase, though combined shipping for other products is not available. Allow up to 10 days for delivery. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of COVID-19 statistics that matter.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241547731
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 320


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How many people have died because of COVID-19? Which countries have been hit hardest by the virus? What are the benefits and harms of different vaccines? How does COVID-19 compare to the Spanish flu? How have the lockdown measures affected the economy, mental health and crime?

This year we have been bombarded by statistics - seven day rolling averages, rates of infection, excess deaths. Never have numbers been more central to our national conversation, and never has it been more important that we think about them clearly. In the media and in their Observer column, Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter and RSS Statistical Ambassador Anthony Masters have interpreted these statistics, offering a vital public service by giving us the tools we need to make sense of the virus for ourselves and holding the government to account.

In Covid by Numbers, they crunch the data on a year like no other, exposing the leading misconceptions about the virus and the vaccine, and answering our essential questions. This timely, concise and approachable book offers a rare depth of insight into one of the greatest upheavals in history, and a trustworthy guide to these most uncertain of times.

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