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Research Methods in Geography - A Critical Introduction

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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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 Zusammenfassung This comprehensive textbook offers a conceptual and practical introduction to research methodology, data collection, and techniques used in both human and physical geography. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

List of contents

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.

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"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)

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