Practising Human Geography

Type

Book

Authors

Paul J Cloke

Ian Cook

Philip Crang

Mark A Goodwin

Joe Painter

Christopher Philo Philo

ISBN 10

0761973257

ISBN 13

9780761973256

Tags

Regional, Human Geography, Methodology, Sociology, Earth Sciences, Geography

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 - from Amzon

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