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Chapter 5, Statistics Of Deadly Quarrels, p. 105
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How can we measure the effects if we can't even count the dead to the nearest million?

— Brian Hayes (scientist)

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Brian Hayes (scientist)

About Brian Hayes (scientist)

Brian Hayes (born 10 December 1949) is an American scientist, columnist and author. He is a senior writer and regular columnist for the magazine American Scientist, and was editor in chief for the magazine from 1990 to 1992.