Bibliograph

Weapons of math destruction, how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy, Cathy O'Neil

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Label

Weapons of math destruction, how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy, Cathy O'Neil

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-252) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Weapons of math destruction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

932385614

Responsibility statement

Cathy O'Neil

Sub title

how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy

Summary

"A former Wall Street quantitative analyst sounds an alarm on mathematical modeling, a pervasive new force in society that threatens to undermine democracy and widen inequality, "--NoveList

Table Of Contents

Bomb parts: what is a model? -- Shell shocked: my journey of disillusionment -- Arms race: going to college -- Propaganda machine: online advertising -- Civilian casualties: justice in the age of big data -- Ineligible to serve: getting a job -- Sweating bullets: on the job -- Collateral damage: landing credit -- No safe zone: getting insurance -- The targeted citizen: civic life

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