Researching Geography The Indian Context
Researching Geography The Indian Context by Gopal Krishan is a comprehensive guide to geographical inquiry, published by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group in 2020. This second edition spans 253 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed exploration of research methodology within the context of geography. The book outlines the essential steps involved in conducting geographical research, including the selection of topics, formulation of proposals, and the intricacies of data collection and analysis.
Readers will find that this edition addresses emerging perspectives in geographic research and the application of spatial technologies. It emphasizes the importance of clear writing and interpretation of data, reinforced with practical examples to enhance understanding. This resource is designed for researchers and students in geography, social sciences, and South Asian studies, making it a valuable addition to academic libraries and personal collections.
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This book is a one-stop comprehensive guide to geographical inquiry. The volume:
- traces the step-by-step account of the whys and the hows of research methodology;
- introduces complexities of the geographical perspective, selection of research topic, choice of supervisor and formulation of research proposal;
- fine-tunes the sequence of data collection, analysis, representation and interpretation, and spells out the skill of writing research with geographic flavour; and
- reinforces concepts and ideas with examples so as not to leave any scope for ambiguity.
The second edition updates on the variety of emerging perspectives in geographic research, use of spatial technologies in practice, sampling at different spatial levels and insightful interpretation of data.
Lucid, engaging and accessible, this book will be an essential companion for researchers and students of geography, social sciences and South Asian studies.
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