Explanation in Geography

Book Details:

• Author: David Harvey

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788170337867

• Pages: 464

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1.0 inches

About the Book:

Explanation in Geography by David Harvey is a seminal text in the field of scientific methodology in geography. The book explores how geographical understanding and knowledge can be acquired, alongside the standards of rational argument and inference necessary for ensuring sound, reasonable explanations. Harvey highlights the importance of formulating criteria to evaluate the validity of arguments, techniques, and explanations in geographical research.

This work delves into the philosophy and methodology of geography, offering insights into scientific explanation models, the role of theories, laws, and models, as well as their application in geographic research. The book also provides a valuable roadmap for future methodological analysis and guidelines for conducting empirical research.

Geographers, students, and scholars from various fields will find this book immensely useful in improving their research approaches and understanding of geographical explanations. With a comprehensive set of topics, including observation models, data collection, classification, and cause-and-effect models, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in the methodology of geography.