The Sum of the People
How the Census Has Shaped Nations, from the Ancient World to the Modern Age
Andrew Whitby
Explore the history of the census in The Sum of the People, a captivating book that reveals why the true boundaries of nations aren't lines on maps but columns in census tabulations. From ancient China to modern day America, this book explores the impact census-taking has had on societies, from being instruments of exclusion to marvels of democracy. With current concerns over mass surveillance, this book offers insight into how the traditional census may offer an alternative solution.
Publish Date
2020-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
2020-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.79
ISBN
9781541619340
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2020-08-15T16:38:28.000Z
Apropos of nothing, I’m a few months late to it but this is a really good book – source