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Weapons of math destruction: how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy
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New York : Crown Publishers, [2016].
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x, 259 pages ; 22 cm
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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.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
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.
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APA Citation (style guide)

O'Neil, C. (2016). Weapons of math destruction: how big data increases inequality and threatens democracy. First edition. New York, Crown Publishers.

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O'Neil, Cathy. 2016. Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy. New York, Crown Publishers.

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O'Neil, Cathy, Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy. New York, Crown Publishers, 2016.

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O'Neil, Cathy. Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy. First edition. New York, Crown Publishers, 2016.

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