In 1942, trained chemist George E. P. Box was performing research for
the British Army, conducting chemical experiments that would ultimately
shape the technology used in World War II. When no statisticians were
available to analyse his various findings, Box picked up a statistics
book and taught himself the needed methods. What followed was the start
of one of the most well-known and celebrated careers in the field of
statistics.
In the recently published memoir, An Accidental Statistician, the
late, acclaimed statistician George E.P. Box offers a narrative of his
life, from his early childhood on to his celebrated career in academia
and industry.
While many interviews and articles have been published about Box, this
memoir is the only first-hand account of his professional
accomplishments and personal insights, written in the engaging, charming
manner unique to the author.
In an act of loyalty and allegiance, the Publisher, Wiley, ensured that
the author received and reviewed this autobiography before his passing
away.
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.
To accompany the book Wiley are hosting archive training videos
presented by George E. P . Box on their community interest site,
StatisticsViews.com. The videos can be viewed for free at www.statisticsviews.com/georgebox
