{"product_id":"research-methods-in-geography-9781405107105","title":"Research Methods in Geography","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive textbook offers a conceptual and practical introduction to research methodology, data collection, and techniques used in both human and physical geography.  \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores a full range of contemporary geographic techniques, including statistics, mathematical analysis, GIS, and remote sensing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique 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 techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a series of foundational chapters offering multiple perspectives on the central questions in research methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the conceptual frameworks and practical issues behind data acquisition and analysis, and how to interpret results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes explanations of key terminology and exercises throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Figures viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Tables xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Boxes xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Exercises xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes on Contributors xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJohn Paul Jones III and Basil Gomez\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Theory and Methodology 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Theorizing Our World 9\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIan Graham Ronald Shaw, Deborah P. Dixon, and John Paul Jones III\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Observing Our World 26\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBruce L. Rhoads and David Wilson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Measurement and Interpretation 41\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSent Visser and John Paul Jones III\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Operational Decisions 60\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAndrew Herod and Kathleen C. Parker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Sampling Our World 77\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRyan R. Jensen and J. Matthew Shumway\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Collecting Data 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Physical Landscapes 93\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael J. Crozier, Ulrike Hardenbicker, and Basil Gomez\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Climates 116\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJulie A. Winkler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Vegetation 137\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThomas W. Gillespie and Glen M. MacDonald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Remote Sensing 155\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDouglas A. Stow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Secondary Data 173\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKevin St Martin and Marianna Pavlovskaya\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Social Surveys, Interviews, and Focus Groups 194\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnna J. Secor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Ethnography and Participant Observation 206\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDebbie Allsop, Hannah Allen, Helen Clare, Ian Cook, Hayley Raxter, Christina Upton, and Alice Williams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Cultural Landscapes 222\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRichard H. Schein\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Human-Environment Field Study 241\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePaul F. Robbins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Representing and Analyzing 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Maps and Diagrams 259\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eStephen P. Hanna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Descriptive Statistics 279\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSent Visser and John Paul Jones III\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Explanatory Statistics 297\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSent Visser and John Paul Jones III\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Mathematical Analysis 315\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSandra Lach Arlinghaus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Regional Analysis 335\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGordon F. Mulligan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Modeling 354\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eYvonne Martin and Stefania Bertazzon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Geographic Information Systems 376\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichael F. Goodchild\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Analyzing Meaning 392\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDeborah P. Dixon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Obligations 409\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 The Politics and Ethics of Research 411\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDavid M. Smith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Writing It Up 424\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDydia DeLyser\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 451\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407842255191,"sku":"9781405107105","price":87.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405107105.jpg?v=1730500708","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/research-methods-in-geography-9781405107105","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}