Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography

The practical, in-depth guide to understanding and conducting qualitative research in human geography.This fifth edition continues to offer a practical, in-depth guide to understanding and conducting qualitative research in human geography. Featuring contributions from leading experts from Canada, the US, Australia, and New Zealand, this revised and expanded new edition provides a diverse collection of engaging and relevantexamples that illustrate the real-world application of qualitative research techniques.

“"A thoughtful, engaging text on the theory and practice of conducting qualitative research in today's complex world. This book provides proof of the contributions of qualitative researchers to our understanding of contemporary research problems."--Roberta Rice, University of Calgary”

"If you are looking for an introductory textbook to qualitative research methods in human geography, you can't go wrong with this text. It covers a wide breadth of topics and perspectives and is accessible to undergraduate learners."--Robin Westland, Queen's University

Iain Hay is Matthew Flinders Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Geography in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Flinders University. He is currently Vice-President of the International Geographical Union.Meghan Cope is a professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Vermont, US.

Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography is a practical, in-depth guide to understanding and conducting qualitative research in human geography. Reflecting both established and modern methods and written by some of the most authoritative voices in the discipline, the text teaches students how to plan, execute, interpret, and effectively communicate qualitative research. Organized into three parts, the fifth edition is a comprehensive, engagingresource for both students and new researchers in the field. The new edition brings on Meghan Cope as co-editor and has been revised to maintain its twenty-chapter length while also retaining its comprehensive but succinct coverage of the field. All revised chapters have been carefully updated with fresh referencesand a look at new issues and technologies in the field that have arisen in the past five years. Several chapters have been revised significantly by a new, invigorated group of authors, and features a wholly new addition on solicited journals and narrative maps. All seven of the new authors in this edition are women and/or scholars of colour, and there is rich topical diversity in their work, particularly an emphasis on social justice, Indigenous issues, and matters of race/racism.

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