Research methods for environmental studies : a social science approach / Mark Kanazawa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kanazawa, Mark, author.

Contributor:

Taylor & Francis eBooks.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental sciences--Research--Methodology.

Environmental sciences.

Environmental sciences--Social aspects--Research--Methodology.

Environmental sciences--Social aspects.

Research.

Methodology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The methodological needs of environmental studies are unique in the breadth of research questions that can be posed, calling for a textbook that covers a broad swath of approaches to conducting research with potentially many different kinds of evidence. Written specifically for social science-based research into the environment, this book covers the best-practice research methods most commonly used to study the environment and its connections to societal and economic activities and objectives. Over the course of the chapters, Kanazawa introduces quantitative and qualitative approaches, mixed methods, and the special requirements of interdisciplinary research, emphasizing that methodological practice should be tailored to the specific needs of the project. The book also provides detailed coverage on key topics including the identification of a research project; spatial analysis; ethnography approaches; interview technique; and ethical issues in environmental research. Drawing on a variety of extended examples to encourage problem-based learning and fully addressing the challenges associated with interdisciplinary investigation, this book will be an essential resource for students embarking on courses exploring research methods in environmental studies. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction to research methods in environmental studies

A brief history of knowledge and argumentation

General research design principles

General principles of quantitative research

Quantitative data and sampling

Basic quantitative methods and analysis

More advanced methods of quantitative analysis

Spatial analysis and GIS

General principles of qualitative research

The case study method

The ethnographic approach

Actor-network theory

Environmental discourse analysis

Action research

Mixed methods

Data collection I: principles of surveying

Data collection II: interviewing

Ethical issues in environmental research

Writing a research proposal.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Electronic reproduction. London Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781315563671

1315563673

Publisher Number:

99974340936

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