Key Methods in Geography
1st Edition
Published on 18. April 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
592 pages
978-0-7619-7492-5 (ISBN)
Description
Key Methods in Geography is an introduction for undergraduates to the principal methodological issues involved in the collection, analysis and presentation of geographical information. It provides an accessible primer, which will be used by students as a reference throughout their degree, on all issues from research design to presentation. A unique feature of the book is that it provides definitions of terms from both human geography and physical geography.
Organized into four parts: Getting Started in Geographical Research; Data Collection in Human Geography; Data Collection in Physical Geography; Analysing and Representing Geographical Data - each chapter comprises:
- a short definition
- a summary of the principal arguments
- a substantive 5,000-word discussion
- use of real-life examples
- annotated notes for further reading.
The teaching of research methods is integral in all geography courses. Aligned with the Geography Benchmark Statement Key Methods in Geography identifies the key analytical and observational strategies with which all UK geography undergraduates should be conversant.
Organized into four parts: Getting Started in Geographical Research; Data Collection in Human Geography; Data Collection in Physical Geography; Analysing and Representing Geographical Data - each chapter comprises:
- a short definition
- a summary of the principal arguments
- a substantive 5,000-word discussion
- use of real-life examples
- annotated notes for further reading.
The teaching of research methods is integral in all geography courses. Aligned with the Geography Benchmark Statement Key Methods in Geography identifies the key analytical and observational strategies with which all UK geography undergraduates should be conversant.
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Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
1104 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7619-7492-5 (9780761974925)
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Nicholas Clifford | Shaun French | Gill Valentine
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Persons
Nick Clifford is Professor and Head of Department at King's College London. Professor Valentine has held prestigious international visiting fellowships at the Universities of Sydney, Australia and Otago, New Zealand and has visited and given keynote addresses at a range of prestigious international conferences. She was co-founder and co-editor of the international journal Social and Cultural Geography, and co-edited Gender, Place and Culture. She has undertaken international research in Europe, Africa and the USA and is committed to developing the University of Sheffield's international strategy within the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Content
PART ONE: GETTING STARTED IN GEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH
Getting Started in Geographical Research Design - Nicholas J Clifford and Gill Valentine
How this Book Can Help
How to Conduct a Literature Search - Mick Healey
Ethical Practice in Geographical Research - Iain Hay
Health and Safety in the Field - Joanna Bullard
PART TWO: DATA COLLECTION IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Making Use of Secondary Data - Paul White
Conducting Questionnaire Surveys - Sara L McLafferty
Finding Historical Data - Miles Ogborn
Semi-Structured Interviews and Focus Groups - Robyn Longhurst
Participant Observation - Eric Laurier
Geography and the Interpretation of Visual Imagery - Rob Bartram
Participatory Research Methods - Myrna M Breitbart
Working in Different Cultures - Fiona M Smith
PART THREE: DATA COLLECTION IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Getting Information about the Past - Catherine Souch
Palaeo and Historical Data Sources
Making Observations and Measurements in the Field - Ian Reid
An Overview
Sampling in Geography - Stephen Rice
The Critical Role of `Qualitative Thought' in Physical Geography and Geomorphological Research - Colin E Thorn
Numerical Modelling in Physical Geography - Stuart N Lane
Understanding, Explanation and Prediction
Using Remotely Sensed Data - Paul Aplin
The Handling and Presentation of Geographical Data - Richard Field
Cartography and Graphicacy - Chris Perkins
PART FOUR: ANALYSING AND REPRESNTING GEOGRAPHICAL DATA
Using Statistics to Describe and Explore Data - Danny Dorling
An Introduction to Geostatistics - Adrian Chappell
Using Geographical Information Systems - Michael Batty
Statistical Analysis Using SPSS - John H McKendrick
Coding Transcripts and Diaries - Meghan Cope
Using CAQDAS in Qualitative Research - Bettina van Hoven
Analyzing Historical and Archive Sources - Iain S Black
Analyzing Cultural Texts - Marcus A Doel
Writing Essays, Reports and Dissertations - Michael Bradford
Understanding Assessment Criteria - Robin A Kearns
Getting Started in Geographical Research Design - Nicholas J Clifford and Gill Valentine
How this Book Can Help
How to Conduct a Literature Search - Mick Healey
Ethical Practice in Geographical Research - Iain Hay
Health and Safety in the Field - Joanna Bullard
PART TWO: DATA COLLECTION IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Making Use of Secondary Data - Paul White
Conducting Questionnaire Surveys - Sara L McLafferty
Finding Historical Data - Miles Ogborn
Semi-Structured Interviews and Focus Groups - Robyn Longhurst
Participant Observation - Eric Laurier
Geography and the Interpretation of Visual Imagery - Rob Bartram
Participatory Research Methods - Myrna M Breitbart
Working in Different Cultures - Fiona M Smith
PART THREE: DATA COLLECTION IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Getting Information about the Past - Catherine Souch
Palaeo and Historical Data Sources
Making Observations and Measurements in the Field - Ian Reid
An Overview
Sampling in Geography - Stephen Rice
The Critical Role of `Qualitative Thought' in Physical Geography and Geomorphological Research - Colin E Thorn
Numerical Modelling in Physical Geography - Stuart N Lane
Understanding, Explanation and Prediction
Using Remotely Sensed Data - Paul Aplin
The Handling and Presentation of Geographical Data - Richard Field
Cartography and Graphicacy - Chris Perkins
PART FOUR: ANALYSING AND REPRESNTING GEOGRAPHICAL DATA
Using Statistics to Describe and Explore Data - Danny Dorling
An Introduction to Geostatistics - Adrian Chappell
Using Geographical Information Systems - Michael Batty
Statistical Analysis Using SPSS - John H McKendrick
Coding Transcripts and Diaries - Meghan Cope
Using CAQDAS in Qualitative Research - Bettina van Hoven
Analyzing Historical and Archive Sources - Iain S Black
Analyzing Cultural Texts - Marcus A Doel
Writing Essays, Reports and Dissertations - Michael Bradford
Understanding Assessment Criteria - Robin A Kearns