„On the other hand, as a desk reference for graduate students or even many faculty, such inconsistencies are less important - and in that capacity, Research Methods in Geography is a good and accessible resource for current practice in the discipline.“ (International Planning Studies, 2011)"Encompassing both the new-and-trendy and the tried-and-true, thiscomprehensive 'travel guide' across the discipline's vast anddiverse intellectual terrain is remarkable for its breadth, depth, and scope.„
--Jonathan D. Phillips, University of Kentucky
“This vibrant and engaging collection takes students through theresearch process from conceptual foundations to writing, makingthis book an ideal guide for those undertaking their first researchproject.„
--Joanne P. Sharp, University of Glasgow
“This excellent text, giving both a synoptic and detailedtreatment of the subject, and written by some of the most respectedgeographers in the field, will be extremely useful for all flavorsof methods courses in geography. It will also be a valuablereference for students and faculty alike, whether in the humangeography, physical geography, or geographic information sciencerealm."
--Dawn Wright, Oregon State University
Research Methods in Geography
A Critical Introduction
herausgegeben von Basil Gomez und John Paul Jones* Explores a full range of contemporary geographic techniques, including statistics, mathematical analysis, GIS, and remotesensing
* Unique in both content and organization, it brings together ateam of internationally recognized specialists to create a balancedapproach between physical geography, human geography, and researchtechniques
* Includes a series of foundational chapters offering multipleperspectives on the central questions in research methods
* Examines the conceptual frameworks and practical issues behinddata acquisition and analysis, and how to interpret results
* Includes explanations of key terminology and exercisesthroughout
