Key Methods in Geography

Now in a new edition, "Key Methods in Geography" is an introduction to the principal methodological issues involved in the collection, analysis and presentation of geographical information. It is unique in the reference literature for providing an overview of qualitative and quantitative methods for human and physical geography. An accessible primer, it will be used by students as a reference throughout their degree, on all issues from research design to presentation. This new edition has been fully revised and updated and includes new chapters on internet mediated research, diaries as a research method, making observations and measurements in the field, and the analysis of natural systems. This title is organized into four sections: getting started in geographical research; generating and working with data in human geography; generating and working with data in physical geography; and, representing and interpreting geographical data. Each chapter comprises: a short definition; a summary of the principal arguments; a substantive 5,000-word discussion; use of real-life examples; and, annotated notes for further reading. The teaching of research methods is integral to all geography courses, "Key Methods in Geography, 2nd Edition" explains all of the key methods with which geography undergraduates must be conversant.

ISBN 1412935091   Pages 568 ISBN13 9781412935098 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher SAGE Publications Ltd   Weight (grammes) 957 Imprint SAGE Publications Ltd   Published in London Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9780761974925 Publication date 31 May 2010   Height (mm) 242 Library of Congress G74   Width (mm) 170 DEWEY 910   Spine width (mm) 31 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Undergraduate

		Notes on Contributors
		List of Figures
		List of Tables
		Acknowledgements
		GETTING STARTED IN GEOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH		1
1		Getting Started in Geographical Research: how this book can help by Gill Valentine		3
2		How to Conduct a Literature Search by Ruth L. Healey		16
3		Ethical Practice in Geographical Research by Iain Hay		35
4		Health and Safety in the Field by Joanna Bullard		49
		GENERATING AND WORKING WITH DATA IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY		59
5		Making Use of Secondary Data by Paul White		61
6		Conducting Questionnaire Surveys by Sara L. McLafferty		77
7		Finding Historical Sources by Miles Ogborn		89
8		Semi-structured Interviews and Focus Groups by Robyn Longhurst		103
9		Participant Observation by Eric Laurier		116
10		Geography and the Interpretation of Visual Imagery by Rob Bartram		131
11		Participatory Research Methods by Myrna M. Breitbart		141
12		Working in Different Cultures by Fiona M. Smith		157
13		Internet Mediated Research by Clare Madge		173
14		Diaries as a Research Method by Alan Latham		189
		GENERATING AND WORKING WITH DATA IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY		203
15		Getting Information about the Past: Palaeo and Historical Data Sources of Climate by Catherine Souch		205
16		Making Observations and Measurements in the Field by Alice Turkington		220
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The second edition of Key Methods in Geography, part of what is now a well-established series, offers a broadly conceived overview of the planning, execution and presentation of geographical research. Its range is far broader than the majority of methods texts, being concerned with both human and physical geography. The book also tackles all-too-often neglected contexts of research such as health and safety ethics. in doing so, it makes clear that these should be seen more as form-filling hurdles to be negotiated before hitting the field. in addition, the volume covers areas - such as conducting a literature search, writing essays, reports and dissertations and understanding assessment - that technically liebeyond the remit suggested in the title, but that undoubtably enhance its inpact. Given the seriousness with which Key Methods in Geography approaches all aspects of research, it will continue to find wide favour amoung undergraduate geographers...the influence of the editors is apparent in the consistancy of tone, style and pitch among the book's 35 contributors. All of the authors are experienced in the area they discuss and offer a general overview rather than one overly focused on their own research. clearly the editors recognise their audience well and have briefed accordingly Tim Hall, University of Gloucestershire Times Higher Education Textbook Guide

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All geographers, whatever their interest, need to do research. This book will help them get started in the best possible way, with thoughtful advice on everything from project design, through choice of methods, to data analysis and presentation. The editors have assembled an impressive array of authors, all experts in their chosen field. It will be an especially stimulating source for geography students embarking on their undergraduate dissertations Professor Tim Burt University of Durham

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An excellent and very comprehensive text and highly recommended for all our undergraduates (around 120 students). The topics covered are very important for undergraduate dissertations and even postgraduate work. It is much more comprehensive than some other texts and is much more specific to the environmental/spatial sciences. This is definitely a text that will be strongly recommended to our students Dr. Paul McKenzie School of Environmental Sciences University of Ulster

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