Practising human geography

Practising Human Geography is a critical introduction to key issues in the practice of human geography, informed by the question 'how do geographers do research?' In examining those methods and practices that are essential to doing geography, the text presents a theoretically-informed discussion of the construction and interpretation of geographical data - including: the use of core research methodologies; using official and non-official sources; and the interpretative role of the researcher.  Read more... Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 -- The Changing Practices of Human Geography: An Introduction; Part I: Constructing Geographical Data; Chapter 2 -- Official Sources; Chapter 3 -- Non-official Sources; Chapter 4 -- Imaginative Sources; Chapter 5 -- Talking to People; Chapter 6 -- Doing Ethnographies; Part II: Constructing Geographical Interpretations; Chapter 7 -- Sifting and Sorting; Chapter 8 -- Enumerating; Chapter 9 -- Explaining; Chapter 10 -- Understanding; Chapter 11 -- Representing Human Geographies; Chapter 12 -- The Politics of Pratising Human Geography; References; Index