Methodological Approaches in Integrated Geography (Springer Texts in Social Sciences)

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This book covers methodology of the study for all aspects of human geography. As a comprehensive geography textbook, it consists of detailed research methodology for research in human geography including a few selected case studies in Asia. It explores different approaches, methodological possibilities, and challenges in conducting geographical research in human geography. New digital geographic data sources and GIS applications can help researchers to receive clearer concepts and obtain better measurements of the relevant attributes changes. Furthermore, the book provides an opportunity to critically examine the conceptualization and identification of the field in geographical research and how digital media has not only expanded the scope of what constitutes the field but has redefined the field in itself as well as the practices of observing, knowing, and analyzing the real world. The uniqueness of this book is due to the contribution of several professors and subject experts from South East and East Asia with special particular reference to cases studies from this region of the world.  Preface Contents Editor and Contributors About the Editor Contributors 1 The Importance of Methodology in Geography Introduction Importance of Methodology Research Motivation The Role and Importance of Research Methodology Research Method Selection Criteria References 2 Methodology in Rural Geography Introduction Objectives and Classification of Fieldwork in Rural Geography Leaning Type Survey and Research Type Community Building Type Before Doing Fieldwork Ensuring Safety and Security! Encountering with Local People and Building Human Relations Themes and Methods Grasping the Outline of the Study Area During the Fieldwork When the Fieldwork Is Over References 3 Portray of Methodologies in Geography: An Inquiry Introduction What Is Data Primary and Secondary Data Sources Field Study Preparation of Questionnaire Sampling Methods Advantages and Disadvantages Selected Methodologies Adopted for Selected Case Studies Case Study I Case Study II Summary References 4 Point Pattern Analysis for Identifying Spatial Clustering Tendency Introduction Statistical Tests for Spatial Patterns Method 1: Nearest Neighbor Analysis (NNA) Method 2: Distance-Based Analysis G-function F-Function Ripley’s K-Function Critical Issues in Point Pattern Analysis: Edge Effects and Correction Methods References 5 Livelihood Changes in Small-Scale Traditional Societies: A Political Ecological Approach Introduction Background and Objective Study Village Methodology Conducting Multiscale Interviews Land Use Analysis Research Result Land Use Before LFAP Implementation Land Use After LFAP Implementation Rural Development by an International NGO Economic Status After LFAP The Growing Influence of Chinese Firms Approach to Study on Livelihood Change Advantages of the Political Ecological Approach Approaching Livelihood Studies from Different Perspectives References 6 Methodology of Land Use Priorities and Conflicts Study Introduction Literature Review Research Objective The Research Area Research Methodology Data, Data Collection Methods and Analysis Results and Discussion Land Use Priorities and Conflicts Conflicts Conclusion References 7 Qualitative and Quantitative Methods as Applied to International Migration Introduction and Objectives—A Place for Geographical Methodology What Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Are About? Examples of Research Using Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Development of Human Geography in Taiwan Employment Structure of Taiwanese Immigrants in Australia Practicing Filial Piety Through Parental Care-Giving Across Border Statistical Analysis of Return Migration A Qualitative Inquiry on Return Migration of Taiwanese-Chinese from Hong Kong Conclusions References 8 Focus Group Discussions in Geography Introduction Qualitative Methods in Geography FGDs in Geography Objectives What Are FGDs and Why Do We Need Them? Planning FGDs Conducting FGDs Analyzing FGDs Conclusion References 9 Qualitative Research on Environmental Non-governmental Organisations’ Participation in Climate Change Governance Introduction Background of the Study Methods Procedures Discussion Conclusion References 10 Research Method in Student-Centered Learning Introduction Objectives Methods, Instruments, and Software Procedure/Steps/Method Description Advantages and Disadvantages References