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Practising Human Geography

By Dr Ian Cook , Paul J Cloke , Dr Philip Crang , Professor Mark A Goodwin , Joe Painter , Professor Chris Philo

Book information

Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd
Year
2004
ISBN
0761973001, 9780761973003
LCC
GF21 .P73 2004
Open Library ID
OL3697419M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5315697 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
433\433
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

Practising Human Geography is critical introduction to disciplinary debates about the practice of human geography, that is informed by an inquiry into how geographers actually do research. In examining those methods and practices that are integral to doing geography, the text presents a theoretically-informed reflection on the construction and interpretation of geographical data - including factual and "fictional" sources; the use of core research methodologies; and the interpretative role of the researcher. Framed by an historical overview how ideas of practising human geography have changed, the following three sections offer an comprehensive and integrated overview of research methodologies. Illustrated throughout, the te

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