Practising Human Geography

by Paul J. Cloke, Ian Cook et al, Philip Crang

Practising Human Geography is critical introduction to disciplinary debates about the practice of human geography, that is informed by an inquiry into how geographers actually do research. In examining those methods and practices that are integral to doing geography, the text presents a theoretically-informed reflection on the construction and interpretation of geographical data - including factual and "fictional" sources; the use of core research methodologies; and the interpretative role of the researcher. Framed by an historical overview how ideas of practising human geography have changed, the following three sections offer an comprehensive and integrated overview of research methodologies. Illustrated throughout, the te

Genres: Geography

440 pages, Hardcover

First published June 30, 2001

Reviews

[for-much-deliberation ...]

An evaluation of the varied aspects of human geographical research, interpretation, and presentation...

[Alien]

too much examples, Cloke!
on the other hand, very practical.

I hope this book will help me on writing my dissertation next year. Amen.