Michael Friendly
The Golden Age of Statistical Graphics
statistical graphics data visualization long histories modern forms began early 1800s roughly 1850 1900 10 explosive growth occurred general use graphic methods range topics applied innovations prodigious exquisite graphics ever produced appeared resulting may called golden age statistical graphics article trace origins period terms infrastructure required produce explosive growth recognition importance systematic data collection state rise statistical theory statistical thinking enabling developments technology inventions novel methods portray statistical data illustrate describe specific contributions give rise appellation golden age