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Geography : history and concepts
This introduction to the history, philosophy and methodology of human geography explores complex ideas in an intelligible and accessible style. It takes into account the new developments in geographical thought and methods.
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Quantitative geography : the basics
Numerical data are everywhere. Charts and statistics appear not just in geography journals but also in the media, in public policy, and in business and commerce too. To engage with quantitative geography, we must engage with the quantitative methods used to collect, analyse, present and interpret these data. Quantitative Geography: The Basics is the perfect introduction for undergraduates beginning any quantitative methods course. Written in short, user-friendly chapters with full-colour diagrams, the book guides the reader through a wide range of topics from the basic to the more advanced, including: • Statistics • Maths • Graphics • Models • Mapping and GIS • R Closely aligned with the Q-Step quantitative social science programme, Quantitative Geography: The Basics is the ideal starting point for understanding and exploring this fundamental area of Geography.
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Key methods in geography
Key Methods in Geography is an introductory companion, providing an overview of qualitative and quantitative methods for human and physical geography. This third edition features 12 new chapters representing emerging themes including online, virtual and digital geographical methods; video introductions for each section; real-life case study examples; summaries and exercises for each chapter; and free online access to full text of Progress in Human Geography and Progress in Physical Geography Progress Reports.
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Toward Spatial Humanities
The application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to issues in history is among the most exciting developments in both digital and spatial humanities. Describing a wide variety of applications, the essays in this volume highlight the methodological and substantive implications of a spatial approach to history. They illustrate how the use of GIS is changing our understanding of the geographies of the past and has become the basis for new ways to study history. Contributors focus on current developments in the use of historical sources and explore the insights gained by applying GIS to develop historiography. Toward Spatial Humanities is a compelling demonstration of how GIS can contribute to our historical understanding.
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Research methods in geography : a critical introduction
This comprehensive textbook offers a conceptual and practical introduction to research methodology, data collection, and techniques used in both human and physical geography. It explores a full range of contemporary geographic techniques, including statistics, mathematical analysis, GIS, and remote sensing.
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Social geographies : from difference to action
This accessible textbook is a stimulating introduction to contemporary social geography. It provides students with the tools to understand the various frameworks that geographers use to conceptualize, document and attempt to overcome social differences. Using illustrative examples from around the world, Social Geographies includes: · Individual chapters on the main theoretical approaches to social difference: class, gender, ethnicity and sexuality · Individual chapters on the key concepts that cut across difference: identity, power relations and social action · Reviews of the core literature, with suggestions for further reading · Biographies of key contemporary social geographers · Glossary of core terms For students beginning human geography courses, or in social geography modules, this book is the essential primer.
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Qualitative research methods in human geography
\"Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography is a comprehensive, practical guide to understanding and conducting qualitative research in human geography. Using a unique \"how-to\" approach to focus on the practical application of research in human geography by providing real-world examples of research methods at work in case studies, this fourth edition teaches students how to plan, execute, interpret, and effectively communicate qualitative research. With the inclusion of new Canadian and North American examples throughout, in addition to international and Asia-Pacific examples, the text achieves its goal of providing an in-depth overview of qualitative research methods relevant to human geography that is both readable and accessible for students. Now in its fourth edition, Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography returns with improved readability for undergraduate students, end-of-chapter review exercises, and an appendix of example field notes, making the text much more accessible, current, andrelevant to today's human geography students. Three new chapters have also been added on the topics of feminist and indigenous approaches, visual methods, and new media.\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Épidémiologie et Géographie
Les phénomènes de santé impliquent très souvent des relations spatiales et temporelles entre les individus et des facteurs de risque liés à la géographie et à l'environnement. L'utilisation de la localisation dans l'analyse et la compréhension des phénomènes de santé est donc essentielle.Épidémiologie et géographie propose une vue d'ensemble des objectifs, des principes, des méthodes et des outils de l'analyse spatiale et des systèmes d'information géographique appliqués au domaine de la santé. Il constitue une introduction pratique à l'analyse spatio-temporelle pour l'épidémiologie et la géographie de la santé, avec une approche pédagogique illustrée par des exemples concrets.Cet ouvrage présente un aperçu simple et complet de l'utilisation de l'analyse spatiale pour les étudiants en épidémiologie, les professionnels de santé publique, les épidémiologistes, les géographes de la santé et les spécialistes en études de santé-environnement.
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