Practising Human Geography
by Paul J Cloke /
2004 / English / PDF
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Practising Human Geography
Practising Human Geography is critical introduction to
disciplinary debates about the practice of human geography, that is
informed by an inquiry into how geographers actually do research.
In examining those methods and practices that are integral to doing
geography, the text presents a theoretically-informed reflection on
the construction and interpretation of geographical data -
including factual and "fictional" sources; the use of core research
methodologies; and the interpretative role of the researcher.
is critical introduction to
disciplinary debates about the practice of human geography, that is
informed by an inquiry into how geographers actually do research.
In examining those methods and practices that are integral to doing
geography, the text presents a theoretically-informed reflection on
the construction and interpretation of geographical data -
including factual and "fictional" sources; the use of core research
methodologies; and the interpretative role of the researcher.
Framed by an historical overview how ideas of practising human
geography have changed, the following three sections offer an
comprehensive and integrated overview of research methodologies.
Illustrated throughout, the te
Framed by an historical overview how ideas of practising human
geography have changed, the following three sections offer an
comprehensive and integrated overview of research methodologies.
Illustrated throughout, the te