Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography
5th Edition
Published on 25. March 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
536 pages
978-0-19-903421-5 (ISBN)
Description
Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography is a practical, in-depth guide to understanding and conducting qualitative research in human geography. Reflecting both established and modern methods and written by some of the most authoritative voices in the discipline, the text teaches students how to plan, execute, interpret, and effectively communicate qualitative research. Organized into three parts, the fifth edition is a comprehensive, engaging resource for both students and new researchers in the field. The new edition brings on Meghan Cope as co-editor and has been revised to maintain its twenty-chapter length while also retaining its comprehensive but succinct coverage of the field. All revised chapters have been carefully updated with fresh references and a look at new issues and technologies in the field that have arisen in the past five years. Several chapters have been revised significantly by a new, invigorated group of authors, and features a wholly new addition on solicited journals and narrative maps. All seven of the new authors in this edition are women and/or scholars of colour, and there is rich topical diversity in their work, particularly an emphasis on social justice, Indigenous issues, and matters of race/racism.
Reviews / Votes
"A thoughtful, engaging text on the theory and practice of conducting qualitative research in today's complex world. This book provides proof of the contributions of qualitative researchers to our understanding of contemporary research problems."--Roberta Rice, University of Calgary
"If you are looking for an introductory textbook to qualitative research methods in human geography, you can't go wrong with this text. It covers a wide breadth of topics and perspectives and is accessible to undergraduate learners."
--Robin Westland, Queen's University
More details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
2 photos (1-colour); 14 figures, 6 tables
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
666 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-903421-5 (9780199034215)
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Persons
Iain Hay is Matthew Flinders Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Geography in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Flinders University. He is former foundation Dean (Education) for the College. Iain is a recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Australian University Teacher of the Year and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (UK). He is also a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is currently Vice-President of the International Geographical Union.
Meghan Cope is a professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Vermont, US. Her work has always blended qualitative research with a sustained interest in "the everyday", particularly for marginalized groups.
Meghan Cope is a professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Vermont, US. Her work has always blended qualitative research with a sustained interest in "the everyday", particularly for marginalized groups.
Content
Figures and Boxes Contributors Preface Acknowledgements PART I: Introducing Qualitative Research 1: Where Are We Now? Qualitative Research in Human Geography, Meghan Cope and Iain Hay 2: Power, Subjectivity, and Ethics in Qualitative Research, John Paul Catungal and Robyn Dowling 3: Reaching Out: Cross-cultural research, Mabel Gergan and Sara Smith 4: Empowering Methodologies: Feminist and Indigenous Approaches, Jay T. Johnson and Clare Madge 5: Writing a Compelling Research Proposal, Hilda E. Kurtz 6: Rigorous and Trustworthy: Qualitative Research Design, Elaine Stratford and Matt Bradshaw PART II: Talking, Watching, Text, and Context: The Scope and Practices of Qualitative Research in Geography 7: Case Studies in Qualitative Research, Jamie Baxter 8: "Placing" Participant Observation, Annette Watson 9: Engaging Interviews, Kevin Dunn 10: Listening Sensitively: Oral Histories, Darius Scott 11: Focusing on the Focus Group, Jenny Cameron 12: From Dusty to Digital: Archival Research, Michael Roche 13: Using Questionnaires in Qualitative Human Geography, Pauline M. McGuirk and Phillip O'Neill 14: "Where I Went Today...": Solicited Journals and Narrative Mapping, Sarah Turner 15: Emerging Digital Geographies, Jamie Winders 16: Participatory Action Research: Collaboration and Empowerment, Sara Kindon PART III: Making Sense of Your Data: Co-producing Geographic Knowledge and Sharing with the World 17: Revealing the Construction of Social Realities: Foucauldian Discourse Analysis, Gordon Waitt 18: Organizing, Coding, and Analyzing Qualitative Data, Meghan Cope 19: Constructing Meaningful Geographical Knowledges, Writing Qualitative Geographies, Juliana Mansvelt and Lawrence D. Berg 20: Small Stories, Big Impact: Communicating Qualitative Research to Wider Audiences, Dydia DeLyser and Eric Pawson Glossary References Index