
Research Methods in Geography
A Critical Introduction
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 13. April 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-1-4051-0711-2 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive textbook offers a conceptual and practical introduction to research methodology, data collection, and techniques used in both human and physical geography.
* Explores a full range of contemporary geographic techniques, including statistics, mathematical analysis, GIS, and remote sensing
* Unique in both content and organization, it brings together a team of internationally recognized specialists to create a balanced approach between physical geography, human geography, and research techniques
* Includes a series of foundational chapters offering multiple perspectives on the central questions in research methods
* Examines the conceptual frameworks and practical issues behind data acquisition and analysis, and how to interpret results
* Includes explanations of key terminology and exercises throughout
Reviews / Votes
"On the other hand, as a desk reference for graduate students or even many faculty, such inconsistencies are less important - and in that capacity, Research Methods in Geography is a good and accessible resource for current practice in the discipline." (International Planning Studies, 2011)More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
821 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4051-0711-2 (9781405107112)
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Persons
Basil Gomez is an Editor-in-Chief of the online journal Geography Compass. He has published widely across a number of journals.
John Paul Jones III is Professor of Geography and Director of the School of Geography and Development at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He was the co-founder and co-director of the Committee on Social Theory at the University of Kentucky, where he taught from 1986 to 2003. He is co-editor of the journal Dialogues in Human Geography.
Content
List of Figures.
List of Tables.
List of Boxes.
List of Exercises.
Notes on Contributors.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Part I: Theory and Methodology.
Part II: Collecting Data.
Part IV: Obligations.
Glossary.
Index.