1st Edition
by George E. P. Box (Author)
Celebrating the life of an admired pioneer in statistics
In
this captivating and inspiring memoir, world-renowned statistician
George E. P. Box offers a firsthand account of his life and statistical
work. Writing in an engaging, charming style, Dr. Box reveals the
unlikely events that led him to a career in statistics, beginning with
his job as a chemist conducting experiments for the British army during
World War II. At this turning point in his life and career, Dr. Box
taught himself the statistical methods necessary to analyze his own
findings when there were no statisticians available to check his work.
Throughout his autobiography, Dr. Box expertly weaves a personal and
professional narrative to illustrate the effects his work had on his
life and vice-versa. Interwoven between his research with time series
analysis, experimental design, and the quality movement, Dr. Box
recounts coming to the United States, his family life, and stories of
the people who mean the most to him.
This fascinating account
balances the influence of both personal and professional relationships
to demonstrate the extraordinary life of one of the greatest and most
influential statisticians of our time. An Accidental Statistician also features:
• Two forewords written by Dr. Box’s former colleagues and closest confidants
•
Personal insights from more than a dozen statisticians on how Dr. Box
has influenced and continues to touch their careers and lives
• Numerous, previously unpublished photos from the author’s personal collection
An Accidental Statistician
is a compelling read for statisticians in education or industry,
mathematicians, engineers, and anyone interested in the life story of an
influential intellectual who altered the world of modern statistics.
