Research Methods In Geography: A Critical Introduction (critical Introductions To Geography)

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This comprehensive textbook offers a conceptual and practical introduction to research methodology, data collection, and techniques used in both human and physical geography.Explores a full range of contemporary geographic techniques, including statistics, mathematical analysis, GIS, and remote sensingUnique in both content and organization, it brings together a team of internationally recognized specialists to create a balanced approach between physical geography, human geography, and research techniquesIncludes a series of foundational chapters offering multiple perspectives on the central questions in research methodsExamines the conceptual frameworks and practical issues behind data acquisition and analysis, and how to interpret resultsIncludes explanations of key terminology and exercises throughout

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Research Methods in Geography Critical Introductions to Geography Critical Introductions to Geography is a series of textbooks for undergraduate courses covering the key geographical subdisciplines and providing broad and introductory treatment with a critical edge. They are designed for the North American and international market and take a lively and engaging approach with a distinct geographical voice that distinguishes them from more traditional and out-dated texts. Prospective authors interested in the series should contact the series editor: John Paul Jones III Department of Geography and Regional Development University of Arizona [email protected] Published Cultural Geography Don Mitchell Political Ecology Paul Robbins Geographies of Globalization Andrew Herod Geographies of Media and Communication Paul C. Adams Social Geography Vincent J. Del Casino Jr Mapping Jeremy W. Crampton Environment and Society Paul Robbins, Sarah Moore and John Hintz Research Methods in Geography Basil Gomez and John Paul Jones III Forthcoming Geographic Thought Tim Cresswell Cultural Landscape Donald Mitchell and Carolyn Breitbach Research Methods in Geography A Critical Introduction Edited by Basil Gomez and John Paul Jones III A John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Publication This edition first published 2010 © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd Blackwell Publishing was acquired by John Wiley & Sons in February 2007. Blackwell’s publishing program has been merged with Wiley’s global Scientific, Technical, and Medical business to form Wiley-Blackwell. Registered Office John Wiley & Sons Ltd, The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8SQ, United Kingdom Editorial Offices 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148-5020, USA 9600 Garsington Road, Oxford, OX4 2DQ, UK The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 8SQ, UK For details of our global editorial offices, for customer services, and for information about how to apply for permission to reuse the copyright material in this book please see our website at www.wiley.com/wiley-blackwell. The right of Basil Gomez and John Paul Jones III to be identified as the author of the editorial material in this work has been asserted in accordance with the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, except as permitted by the UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, without the prior permission of the publisher. Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. Some content that appears in print may not be available in electronic books. Designations used by companies to distinguish their products are often claimed as trademarks. All brand names and product names used in this book are trade names