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From Chaos to Clarity
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From Chaos to Clarity

by James Eagle
July 2025
Intermediate to advanced
320 pages
7h 17m
English
Wiley
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About the Author

James Eagle is an internationally recognised data visualisation specialist with a robust grounding in economics and a lifelong dedication to making complex information accessible. He began his career in the asset management industry, taking on multiple roles in major financial institutions where he discovered a keen talent for interpreting market data and translating it into compelling stories.

A decade ago, James moved to Switzerland where the breathtaking environment sparked his creativity and deepened his focus on visual storytelling. He believes our world – now brimming with more data than ever before – demands a fresh, human‐centred approach to how we communicate with data. In his view, data can pose a grave threat when poorly understood yet it can also bring clarity from chaos when visualised.

James works with some of the largest financial institutions in the world across Europe and North America, guiding them to use data visualisation for sharper decision‐making and a more powerful way to communicate with their investors. His keynote speeches around the globe reflect his conviction that visual methods are critical for tackling our most urgent challenges, from financial volatility to global sustainability.

Throughout his work, James promotes a measured perspective on data, celebrating its potential to drive progress while recognising its ability to mislead and overwhelm the human mind. By championing transparency, empathy and design excellence, he encourages ...

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ISBN: 9781394292981