Qualitative Methods in Human Geography by John Eyles

Qualitative Methods in Human Geography by John Eyles

This book explores research methods in human geography. In recent years, there has been a reorientation away from established methods, with a heavy emphasis on quantitative analysis, towards more qualitative approaches. This book aims to present something of the breadth and flavour of these changes along with a consideration of their significance. The point of the volume is not to instruct readers how to carry out qualitative research, but to provide a variety of examples illustrating the nature and significance of interpretive methods in geographical investigations. The book presents case studies of research projects using depth interviews, participant observation, documentary sources and other forms of textual analysis. At the same time as the contributions illustrate methodological issues, they also make direct contributions to understanding some of the major social and spatial concerns of the contemporary world - for example, crime, race, neighbourhood change, industrial regeneration, the symbolic importance of place, and perceptions of health and health care. The work should be of considerable interest to undergraduates following courses in geography, as well as to geographica

Professor John Eyles and Associate Professor Allison Williams are both based at McMaster University, Canada.

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ISBN 13	9780745603711
ISBN 10	0745603718
Title	Qualitative Methods in Human Geography
Author	John Eyles
Series	Human Geography
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Polity Press
Year published	1988-08-25
Number of pages	250
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