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“Data defines our lives, and --Albert-László Barabási, Northeastern University, author of “In a world of increasing complexity, where information often coexists with an overwhelming amount of fake news, interactive macroscopes shed light on the interconnectedness of diverse systems to inform us and guide us toward a fairer and more ecologically sustainable future.” --Olga Subirós, Olga Subirós Studio; curator of the “Katy Börner and her collaborators have done it again: --Alberto Cairo, University of Miami; author of “Aggregate datasets are an indispensable tool for understanding today’s complex realities. This book is a real treasure trove of intelligent applications that help us make sense of data with the aid of truly epic and engaging data experiences. As usual in this Atlas series, the authors have managed not only to compile a large number of key projects but also to deliver a primer about the fundamentals of visualizing multidimensional information. An indispensable resource for anyone who wishes to stay up-to-date on the art of exploring and visualizing complex data.” --Sandra Rendgen, author of “I have long been intrigued by macroscopes. Allowing us to see the bigger picture of any research area, they can give us the insights needed for local innovations while providing an understanding of how to integrate such innovations into greater wholes. --William B. Rouse, Professor Emeritus and Former Chair, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology; author of “In this age of never-ending digital images, continuously landing in front of our eyes--on phone and computer screens, buildings and roads, blinking subway ads, and all the rest--there is nothing more comforting than to turn the pages of a remarkably stunning book of visuals that not only teach, but also nudge us to stop and look and wait--to delve deeper. We should never underestimate the power of this truly wonderful book.” --Felice Frankel, MIT research scientist; author of the “This Atlas uniquely brings together the most outstanding interactive data visualizations created in recent years. It covers a very wide range of topics, demonstrating why data visualization is an essential communication medium today in so many fields.” --Lev Manovich, City University of New York; author of ...
