Conducting Research in Human Geography: theory, methodology and practice
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Book Details
• Author: Kitchin, Dr. Robert
• Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Edition: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• Number Of Pages: 344
• Release Date: 01-09-1999
• EAN: 9780582297975
• Languages: English
Description
Reading this book is your first step to becoming a competent human geography researcher. Whether you are a novice needing practical help for your first piece of research or a professional in search of an accessible guide to best practice, Conducting Research in Human Geography is a unique and indispensable book to have at hand.
The book provides a broad overview of theoretical underpinnings in contemporary human geography and links these with the main research methodologies currently being used. It is designed to guide the user through the complete research process, whether it be a one-day field study or a large project, from the nurturing of ideas and development of a proposal, to the design of an enquiry, the generation and analysis of data, to the drawing of conclusions and the presentation of findings.
Features
• Covers both quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Makes use of some of the most up-to-date and widely used statistical computer packages as examples
• Provides step-by-step procedures for each method followed by case studies, using real-world data from all areas of human geography
• Includes end-of-chapter exercises, answers for quantitative chapters, and discussion topics for qualitative chapters
About the Author
Robert M. Kitchin lectures in the Department of Geography, National University Ireland, Maynooth, County Kildare, Ireland. Nick Tate lectures in the Department of Geography, University of Leicester.
