Conducting research in human geography : theory, methodology and practice / Rob Kitchin and Nicholas J. Tate.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kitchin, Rob.

Contributor:

Tate, Nick.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human geography--Research.

Human geography.

Human geography--Methodology.

Physical Description:

xiii, 330 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Harlow ; New York : Prentice Hall, 2000.

Summary:

Reading this book is your first step to becoming a competent human geography researcher. Whether you are a novice needing practical help for your first piece of research or a professional in search of an accessible guide to best practice, Conducting Research in Human Geography is a unique and indispensable book to have at hand. The book provides a broad overview of theoretical underpinnings in contemporary human geography and links these with the main research methodologies currently being used. It is designed to guide the user through the complete research process, whether it be a one day field study or a large project, from the nurturing of ideas and development of a proposal, to the design of an enquiry, the generation and analysis of data, to the drawing of conclusions and the presentation of findings.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 317-325) and index.

ISBN:

0582297974

OCLC:

41504389