Deep data dive, shallow approach

The book appears to be a compendium of articles written for various publications over the years with more structure and better prose

Whole Numbers and Half Truths: What Data Can and Cannot Tell Us about Modern India

Author: Rukmini S

Publisher: Westland

Price: Rs 699

Rukmini S’ book presents an exciting interplay of data to understand contemporary issues but rushes through most of the topics, leaving the reader craving for more.

In the mid-2000s, for instance, the influence of technology was growing among all economies, and developing economies became one of the fastest adopters of mobile phones. Studies were conducted to determine access to technology in countries such as India and, further, to evaluate gender dimensions. One such study aimed to determine access to mobile