Methodological Approaches in Integrated Geography -

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Résumé :
This book covers methodology of the study for all aspects of human geography. As a comprehensive geography textbook, it consists of detailed research methodology for research in human geography including a few selected case studies in Asia. It explores different approaches, methodological possibilities, and challenges in conducting geographical research in human geography. New digital geographic data sources and GIS applications can help researchers to receive clearer concepts and obtain better measurements of the relevant attributes changes. Furthermore, the book provides an opportunity to critically examine the conceptualization and identification of the field in geographical research and how digital media has not only expanded the scope of what constitutes the field but has redefined the field in itself as well as the practices of observing, knowing, and analyzing the real world. The uniqueness of this book is due to the contribution of several professors and subject experts fromSouth East and East Asia with special particular reference to cases studies from this region of the world. ...

Sommaire:

Chapter 1. The Importance of Methodology in Geography.- Chapter 2. Methodology in Rural Geography.- Chapter 3. Portray of Methodologies in Geography: An Inquiry.- Chapter 4. Point Pattern Analysis for Identifying Spatial Clustering Tendency.- Chapter 5. Livelihood Changes in Small-scale Traditional Societies: A Political Ecological Approach.- Chapter 6. Methodology of Land use Priorities and Conflicts study.- Chapter 7. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods as Applied to International Migration.- Chapter 8. Focus Group Discussions in Geography.- Chapter 9. Qualitative Research on Non-Governmental Organisations Participation in Climate Change Governance.- Chapter 10. Student-centered Learning in Geography.