ABSTRACT

This book is a one-stop comprehensive guide to geographical inquiry.

  • A step-by-step account of the hows and the whys of research methodology.
  • Introduces students to the complexities of geographical perspective and thought, essentials of fieldwork, formulation of research topics, data collection, analysis and interpretation as well as presentation and dissemination.
  • Includes inputs and specific examples to help practitioners negotiate between theory and practice.
  • Uses a lucid, engaging and literary style.

It will be an essential companion for researchers and students of geography, social sciences, and South Asian studies.

part |2 pages

Part I Laying the foundation

part |2 pages

Part II Prefatory phase: the prelims

chapter 3|19 pages

Issues pertinent to a thesis in geography

chapter 4|5 pages

Research proposal: issues and formulation

chapter 5|10 pages

Literature search and review

part |2 pages

Part III Traversing the path: data management

chapter 6|8 pages

Typology of data

chapter 7|50 pages

Data collection

chapter 8|83 pages

Data analysis

chapter 9|32 pages

Data representation

chapter 10|9 pages

Data interpretation

part |2 pages

Part IV Catching up with the destination: the finale

chapter 11|23 pages

Research writing

chapter 12|8 pages

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