Methodological Approaches in Integrated Geography (Springer Texts in Social Sciences) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3031287835 ISBN 13: 9783031287831

Publisher: Springer, 2023

Synopsis

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. 

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About the Author

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.

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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. 

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3031287835
• ISBN 13: 9783031287831
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168
• Editor: Mustafa Firuza Begham