Methodological Approaches in Integrated Geography

1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-3-031-28783-1
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 158 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 265 g

Reihe: Springer Texts in Social Sciences

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. 

Zielgruppe

Upper undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mustafa, Firuza Begham

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Angewandte Informatik
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographie: Allgemeines, Karten & Atlanten
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Humangeographie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.

Über Autor(innen)

Firuza Begham Mustafa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya. She specialized in agriculture geography, environment and geophysical fields. She has collaborated with local and international researchers and produced more than 100 publications including journals, books, chapters, conference papers and posters. She has published numerous scientific books in her field of interest and specialization for the benefit of local populations and native students. The research work has been funded by international and local research grants. She has several intellectual property rights (IP) and she has won many medals in research and teaching innovation competitions.