強納森•庫米（Jonathan G. Koomey）

前擔任位於加州柏剋萊「勞倫斯柏剋萊國傢實驗室」（Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory）研究員兼小組召集人，擁有加州大學柏剋萊分校能源與資源研究所碩士和博士學位，和哈佛大學科學歷史學士學位，獨自撰寫和與人閤作的著作共有七部，論文和報告則多達上百篇之多，他同時擔任《當代經濟政策》（Contemporary Economic Policy）期刊的編輯，接受過包括Nova/Frontline、CNBC、NPR、PRI和KQED等多傢電颱的專訪。除瞭工作之外，庫米喜歡在閒暇時練習閤氣道、健行、跑步、拉拉古典低音提琴。

Mastering the art of problem solving takes more than proficiency with basic calculations; it requires understanding how people use information, recognizing the importance of ideology, learning the art of storytelling, and acknowledging the important distinction between facts and values. Intended for professors, managers, entrepreneurs, and students, this guide addresses these and other essential skills. With clear prose, quotations, and exercises for solving problems in the real world, this book serves as an ideal training manual for those who are new to or intimidated by quantitative analysis and an excellent refresher for those who have more experience but want to improve the quality of their data, the clarity of their graphics, and the cogency of their arguments.