How science unmasked J.K. Rowling

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Two experts working with the Sunday Times used "forensic stylometry" to conclude that Robert Galbraith's novel The Cuckoo's Calling was actually written by the Harry Potter author, Ben Zimmer writes: "Their high-profile investigation provides some insight into the strengths and limitations of computerized authorship analysis, which has applications not just in the literary world but in legal inquiries as well." More from Virginia Hughes.

July 25, 2013

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