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Researching Human Geography

By Keith Hoggart , Loretta Lees , Anna Davies

Book information

Year
2002
ISBN
0340676752, 9780340676752, 9781417531882
LCC
GF21 .H64 2002
Open Library ID
OL3581461M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
30 MB (31371047 bytes)
Pages
368\368
Topic
Art Graphic Arts
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

"Researching Human Geography" is an essential new text for any geography student about to embark on a research project. An understanding of how different theories of knowledge have influenced research methodologies is crucial in planning and designing effective research; this book makes this link clear and explores how various philosophical positions, from positivism to post-structuralism, have become associated with particular methodologies. The book gives an overview of a wide range of methods and data collection, both quantitative and qualitative, and explores their strengths and weaknesses for different kinds of research. "Researching Human Geography" also looks at the various techniques available for the analysis of data, which is presented as an integral and ongoing part of the research process. Clearly written, with extensive use of examples from previous research to show 'methodology in action', this new text is an invaluable addition to both the theory and method of research in human geography.

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