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OverviewThis textbook is the first concise guide to the purposeful use of techniques in human geography. Examining key techniques in detail - survey and qualitative, numerical, spatial and computer based - the book draws on important case studies, such as the decennial census, to illustrate applications. The importance of up-to-date IT based techniques is particularly stressed, introducing widely recognised applications. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jim LindsayPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.570kg ISBN: 9780415154758ISBN 10: 0415154758 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 23 October 1997 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Research and project design – defining the context for the use of techniques Chapter 3 Handling data Chapter 4 Questionnaires, interviews, and allied techniques: getting information from people Chapter 5 Coming to terms with statistics Chapter 6 Statistics in action Chapter 7 Maps and mapping techniques Chapter 8 Using computer applications Chapter 9 Computer mapping Chapter 10 Geographical Information Systems Chapter 11 Using the InternetReviewsAuthor InformationJames M. Lindsay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography, University of North London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |