My book “Why: A Guide to Finding and Using Causes” was just published by O’Reilly (out now electronically, next week in print). The book is written for a lay audience and introduces the importance of causality and why it’s hard to find in an accessible, non-technical way. It also covers topics like the psychology of causation, evaluating experimental results, and policy-making.
For more info, see: http://www.skleinberg.org/why/ <http://www.skleinberg.org/why/> Samantha Advance praise for “Why:" "Kleinberg expertly guides readers on a tour of the key concepts and methods for identifying causal relationships, with a clear and practical approach that makes Why unlike any other book on the subject. Accessible yet comprehensive, Why is essential reading for scientific novices, seasoned experts, and anyone else looking to learn more from data." --Andrew Therriault, PhD, Director of Data Science, Democratic National Committee "Philosophy, economics, statistics, and logic all try to make sense of causality; Kleinberg manages to tie together these disparate approaches in a way that's straightforward and practical. As more of our lives become "data driven," clear thinking about inferring causality from observations will be needed for understanding policy, health, and the world around us." -- Chris Wiggins, PhD, Chief Data Scientist at The New York Times and Associate Professor at Columbia University "While causality is a central feature of our lives, there is widespread debate and misunderstanding about it. Why lucidly explains causality without relying on prior knowledge or technical expertise. It is an accessible and enjoyable read, yet it gives logical rigour and depth of analysis to complex concepts." -- David Lagnado, PhD, Senior Lecturer, University College London
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