Once upon a time in British data: interview with Georgina Sturge

Abstract When Georgina Sturge sees statistics, she sees stories “beneath the surface, just itching to get out”. The author and data consultant talks to Anna Britten about her new book exploring Britain's ever-evolving relationship with data-gathering, which includes fugitive slaves, far-flung islands, suffragettes, Jedi followers and a Hollywood legend

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Significance
Published
2025-05-27
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https://doi.org/10.1093/jrssig/qmaf039
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Political Systems and Governance
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Once upon a time in British data: interview with Georgina Sturge

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Once upon a time in British data: interview with Georgina Sturge

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Abstract

Abstract When Georgina Sturge sees statistics, she sees stories “beneath the surface, just itching to get out”. The author and data consultant talks to Anna Britten about her new book exploring Britain's ever-evolving relationship with data-gathering, which includes fugitive slaves, far-flung islands, suffragettes, Jedi followers and a Hollywood legend

SignificanceVol. 22(4)
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Political Systems and Governance
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