Methods in Human Geography - Softcover

Flowerdew, Robin; Martin, David M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582473217 ISBN 13: 9780582473218

Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

First published in 2004. This text is an essential guide to current research approaches in human geography, covering all aspects of undertaking a geography research project, from the selection of an appropriate topic through to the organisation and writing of the final report. Covering a wide range of contemporary research methods, the authors provide practical advice on how to actually undertake a project.

About this title

About the Author

Robin Flowerdew

From the Back Cover

Methods in Human Geography: A Guide for Students Doing a Research Project provides an essential guide to current research approaches in human geography. It covers all aspects of undertaking a geography research project, from the selection of an appropriate topic through to the organisation and writing of the final report.

Many students find it difficult to select and use appropriate techniques when preparing research projects as part of their geography degree programme. Methods in Human Geography has been written by a team of active researchers, each expert in their particular methodological approaches and experienced dissertation supervisors. The second edition of this popular text includes updated commentary and entirely new chapters reflecting the changing nature of human geography research.

Main features

• Focuses on human geography research.
  
• Integrates a wide range of quantitative and qualitative approaches within a single volume from interviews, focus groups and analysis of text to quantitative analysis and geographical information systems.
  
• Covers the whole process of undertaking a research project, through selection of an appropriate topic, finding previous work, choosing appropriate methodologies, doing the research to writing up the report.
  
• The book strikes a balance between authoritative discussion of key issues and practical advice for the new researcher.

To explore the online resources, visit the dedicated companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/flowerdew   

Methods in Human Geography is an essential textbook for undergraduate students taking courses in geography and social sciences. It can be used as a handbook for taught courses in research methods or as a stand-alone resource for students undertaking independent research projects and dissertations.

Robin Flowerdew is Professor of Human Geography at the University of St Andrews; David Martin is Professor of Geography at the University of Southampton. Both have extensive teaching and research experience in methods in human geography.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0582473217
• ISBN 13: 9780582473218
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 392