{"title":"Nathaniel Tkacz","description":"\u003cp\u003eNathaniel Tkacz is a distinguished author and academic known for his insightful contributions to the fields of education and reference. With a keen focus on the intersection between technology and society, Tkacz delves into how data impacts our everyday lives and the broader implications for both individuals and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eBeing with Data\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers to explore the evolving relationship between humans and data. Tkacz expertly navigates complex concepts, making them accessible and engaging to a diverse audience. His writing is both educational and thought-provoking, encouraging readers to reflect on the role of data in shaping contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned expert or new to the field, Nathaniel Tkacz's books offer invaluable insights and foster a deeper understanding of the ever-changing digital landscape. Dive into his collection to expand your knowledge and gain a fresh perspective on the world of data.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"being-with-data-by-nathaniel-tkacz-9781509545322","title":"Being with Data","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the rarified stuff of scientists and statisticians, data are now at the heart of our global digital economy, transforming everything from how we perceive the value of a professional athlete to the intelligence gathering activities of governments. We are told that the right data can turn an election, help predict crime, improve our businesses, our health, and our capacity to make decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeginning with a simple question—how do most people encounter and experience data?—Nathaniel Tkacz sets out on a path at odds with much of the contemporary discussion about data. When we encounter data, he contends, it is often in highly routinised ways, through formatted displays and for specific cognitive tasks. What data are and can do is largely a matter of how they are formatted. To understand our 'datafied' societies, we need to turn our attention to data's formats and the powers of formatting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeing with Data\u003c\/em\u003e offers an account of one such format: the dashboard. From their first appearance with the horse and carriage, Tkacz guides readers on the historical development of this format. Through analyses of car dashboards, early managerial dashboards, and the gradual emergence of dashboards as a computer display technology, Tkacz shows how today's digital dashboards came to be, and how their cultural history conditions the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHighly original and wide-ranging, this book will change how you think about data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362523529452,"sku":"9781509545322","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12475473482725.jpg?v=1772887658"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nathaniel-tkacz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}