This book explores research methods in human geography. In recent years, there has been a reorientation away from established methods, with a heavy emphasis on quantitative analysis, towards more qualitative approaches. This book aims to present something of the breadth and flavour of these changes along with a consideration of their significance. The point of the volume is not to instruct readers how to carry out qualitative research, but to provide a variety of examples illustrating the nature and significance of ...
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This book explores research methods in human geography. In recent years, there has been a reorientation away from established methods, with a heavy emphasis on quantitative analysis, towards more qualitative approaches. This book aims to present something of the breadth and flavour of these changes along with a consideration of their significance. The point of the volume is not to instruct readers how to carry out qualitative research, but to provide a variety of examples illustrating the nature and significance of interpretive methods in geographical investigations. The book presents case studies of research projects using depth interviews, participant observation, documentary sources and other forms of textual analysis. At the same time as the contributions illustrate methodological issues, they also make direct contributions to understanding some of the major social and spatial concerns of the contemporary world - for example, crime, race, neighbourhood change, industrial regeneration, the symbolic importance of place, and perceptions of health and health care. The work should be of considerable interest to undergraduates following courses in geography, as well as to geographica
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0745603718.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780745603704.
