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As indicated, this book is for the layman. It is not intended for professional engineers, although some of those may find part of it useful. It is aimed at those who would not be lured by more technical works property owners, real estate dealers, geographers, lawyers, biologists, economists, and others who deal with the land but do not have technical backgrounds. In fact, the reader of The Field Study of Place needs no special training. He will find it a simple, practical guide in his attempts to find out something about a given area when field study is nec essary.
The book is designed also to serve as a text for courses in Field Geography, Field Biology, and an infinite variety of sum mer or camp field courses. Even the instructors need not have a technical background. The basic text was used successfully for courses in Field Geography and Research at St. Louis Uni versity.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1334714746
- ISBN 13 9781334714740
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages121
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a practical guide to field study for those dealing with geographical, biological, legal, or real estate-related investigations. The author, a geographer with years of field experience, emphasizes the importance of preparing for field study to ensure efficiency and productivity. The book provides a detailed account of resources that may be helpful during the preparation stage, including government agencies, public and private businesses, and local informants. It also discusses four field methods (Reconnaissance, General, Semi-Detail, and Detailed), each suited to different project requirements, and offers a basic equipment list for each method. These methods and equipment recommendations are designed to help readers collect accurate and useful data while in the field. The overall aim of the book is to provide guidance and direction for those undertaking field-based investigations, empowering them to make the most of their field experiences and gain valuable insights into the subject matter of their studies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334714740_0
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