Research Methodology in Geography

Book Details

• Author: H. N. Mishra

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2017

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 474

• ISBN: 9788170334255

• Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches

About the Book

"Research Methodology in Geography" addresses the interdisciplinary approach prevalent in geographical studies, filling a gap in the existing literature on research methodology. While there are many books on research methodology, few focus on the methodological approaches specific to geography, combining various disciplines and providing a comprehensive framework for geographers.

The book includes a collection of papers that focus on contemporary methods in social and policy sciences that are also relevant for geography. However, it is equally useful for students and researchers in other disciplines like economics, sociology, anthropology, public administration, and political science.

Its goal is to present both theoretical analysis and empirical findings concerning environmental, social, and policy issues within the larger context of geographic research. Topics covered include urban geography, data collection, spatial sampling, remote sensing techniques, GIS, participatory rural appraisal, and social mobility, among others.

Contents

1. Introduction by H.N. Misra and Vijai P. Singh

2. Indian Epistemology by Dhirendra Mohan

3. Traditional and Contemporary Paradigms of Urban Geography by H.N. Misra

4. Comparative Social Research by Vijai P. Singh and Villiam J. Haller

5. Research Project and Report Writing by R.P. Misra

6. Hypothesis by Lokesh Kaul

7. Methods of Data Collection by K.D. Gangrade

8. Spatial Sampling Design for an Urban Household Survey by G.S. Sastry

9. Measurement Through Scaling Methods by Laxman Swaroop

10. Remote Sensing Techniques and their Applications by R. Nagaraja and H.N. Misra

11. Principles and Methods for Terrain Analysis by Srikumar Chattopadhyay and Mahamaya Chattopadhyay

12. Remote Sensing in Erosion Surveys by S.P. Mishra

13. Geographic Information Systems by R. Nagaraja

14. Application of GIS Technology for Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting in India by R.B. Singh

15. Gaming Simulations and Systems Analysis by G.P. Chapman

16. Methodological Inquiry into Social Mobility with Examples from India by Bam Dev Sharda

17. The Building Blocks of Participation by Michael M. Cernea

18. Participatory Rural Appraisal by Neela Mukherjee

19. A Model of Economic Base and its Application to the Towns of Uttar Pradesh by H.N. Misra

20. Analytical Techniques for the Study of Regional Structural Change by Kamlesh Misra and Vijai P. Singh

21. Some Problems of Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Research in Urban and Regional Planning by K.V. Sundaram

About the Author

H. N. Misra is a professor of Geography at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, previously at the University of Allahabad. He has written and edited several books and published numerous research papers in national and international journals. He is also a member of the editorial advisory board of Progress in Human Geography, an international journal published in the UK.

Vijai P. Singh is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA, where he is also the Director of the University Centre for Social and Urban Research. He has written and edited several books and research papers in the fields of sociology and urban studies.