Practising Human Geography

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Practising Human Geography is critical introduction to disciplinary debates about the practise 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 text is punctuated by bibliographically-referenced text boxes offering definitions of key terms. Practising Human Geography will introduce geographers - from undergraduate to faculty - to the core issues that inform research design and practise.


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This textbook introduces the research practices of the discipline of human geography, dividing its material into two sections detailing the construction of geographical data and the conduct of geographical interpretation. Chapters in the first section cover official, non- official, imaginative, and interview-based sources, concluding with a discussion of observation, participation, and ethnographic methodologies. The latter section covers sifting and sorting data, enumerating and modeling data, constructing explanations, modes of understanding, means of representation, and political and moral concerns. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR


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