Research Methods in Geography
A Critical Introduction
Published on 29. June 2010
480 pages
978-1-4443-2773-1 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive textbook offers a conceptual and practicalintroduction to research methodology, data collection, andtechniques used in both human and physical geography.
* Explores a full range of contemporary geographic techniques,including statistics, mathematical analysis, GIS, and remotesensing
* Unique in both content and organization, it brings together ateam of internationally recognized specialists to create a balancedapproach between physical geography, human geography, and researchtechniques
* Includes a series of foundational chapters offering multipleperspectives on the central questions in research methods
* Examines the conceptual frameworks and practical issues behinddata acquisition and analysis, and how to interpret results
* Includes explanations of key terminology and exercisesthroughout
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)"Encompassing both the new-and-trendy and the tried-and-true, thiscomprehensive 'travel guide' across the discipline's vast anddiverse intellectual terrain is remarkable for its breadth, depth,and scope." --Jonathan D. Phillips, University of Kentucky "This vibrant and engaging collection takes students through theresearch process from conceptual foundations to writing, makingthis book an ideal guide for those undertaking their first researchproject." --Joanne P. Sharp, University of Glasgow "This excellent text, giving both a synoptic and detailedtreatment of the subject, and written by some of the most respectedgeographers in the field, will be extremely useful for all flavorsof methods courses in geography. It will also be a valuablereference for students and faculty alike, whether in the humangeography, physical geography, or geographic information sciencerealm." --Dawn Wright, Oregon State UniversityMore details
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Persons
Basil Gomez is an Editor-in-Chief of the online journalGeography Compass. He has published widely across a numberof journals.
John Paul Jones III is Professor of Geography andDirector of the School of Geography and Development at theUniversity of Arizona in Tucson. He was the co-founder andco-director of the Committee on Social Theory at the University ofKentucky, where he taught from 1986 to 2003. He is co-editor of thejournal Dialogues in Human Geography.
Content
List of Figures.
List of Tables.
List of Boxes.
List of Exercises.
Notes on Contributors.
Acknowledgments.
1 Introduction (John Paul Jones III and Basil Gomez).
Part I Theory and Methodology.
2 Theorizing Our World (Ian Graham Ronald Shaw, Deborah P.Dixon, and John Paul Jones III).
3 Observing Our World (Bruce L. Rhoads and DavidWilson).
4 Measurement and Interpretation (Sent Visser and John PaulJones III).
5 Operational Decisions (Andrew Herod and Kathleen C.Parker).
6 Sampling Our World (Ryan R. Jensen and J. MatthewShumway).
Part II Collecting Data.
7 Physical Landscapes (Michael J. Crozier, UlrikeHardenbicker, and Basil Gomez).
8 Climates (Julie A. Winkler).
9 Vegetation (Thomas W. Gillespie and Glen M.MacDonald).
10 Remote Sensing (Douglas A. Stow).
11 Secondary Data (Kevin St Martin and MariannaPavlovskaya).
12 Social Surveys, Interviews, and Focus Groups (Anna J.Secor).
13 Ethnography and Participant Observation (Debbie Allsop,Hannah Allen, Helen Clare, Ian Cook, Hayley Raxter, ChristinaUpton, and Alice Williams).
14 Cultural Landscapes (Richard H. Schein).
15 Human-Environment Field Study (Paul F. Robbins).
Part III Representing and Analyzing.
16 Maps and Diagrams (Stephen P. Hanna).
17 Descriptive Statistics (Sent Visser and John Paul JonesIII).
18 Explanatory Statistics (Sent Visser and John Paul JonesIII).
19 Mathematical Analysis (Sandra Lach Arlinghaus).
20 Regional Analysis (Gordon F. Mulligan).
21 Modeling (Yvonne Martin and Stefania Bertazzon).
22 Geographic Information Systems (Michael F.Goodchild).
23 Analyzing Meaning (Deborah P. Dixon).
Part IV Obligations.
24 The Politics and Ethics of Research (David M.Smith).
25 Writing It Up (Dydia DeLyser).
Glossary.
Index.
