An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods in Geography

by Daniel R. Montello and Paul Sutton

Book Overview

An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods in Geography applies the research, philosophy and methods of the social and natural sciences to topics in geography, while recognizing the pluralism of geography, avoiding simplistic conceptions of scientific geography, such as narrowly "positivistic," "objective," or "quantitative." In this way, the text attempts to promote rigor and progressiveness in geography, helping to build...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412902878
• ISBN13: 9781412902878
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.1" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

A perfect beginner's coursebook

For a comprehensive college-level study of geographic research methods, choose AN INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY, which covers the entire research process and describes basic concepts, from generating ideas to using library resources and using ethical judgment in conducting, compiling and presenting research. Plenty of illustration of different geographic research techniques include boxed summaries and spatial examples, which self-tests, assessments, and exercises make for a perfect beginner's coursebook. Diane C. Donovan, Editor California Bookwatch