Library resources for
Ethics, Research & Methodology in Geography/Environmental Studies
Contents:
ETHICAL ISSUES FOR GEOGRAPHERS
A starting point for ethical issues is:
- Geography and ethics: journeys in a moral terrain (1999) [print]
[A collection of essays which illuminate ethical issues in geographic research]
For more books on ethics try this library catalogue search, and for journal articles search appropriate databases.
The following are web-based resources which deal with professional ethics:
- Association of American Geographers Statement on Professional Ethics
- Institute of Australian Geographers Code of Professional Conduct
- Codes of Ethics Online Project
[Full-text versions of codes of ethics of professional societies, corporations, government, and academic institutions]
FIELDWORK FOR GEOGRAPHERS
A starting point for fieldwork is:
- Fieldwork in geography: reflections, perspectives and actions (2000) [print]
[Describes a range of methodologies and strategies associated with fieldwork]
For more books search the catalogue under the subject heading Geography Field work, and for journal articles search appropriate databases
METHODOLOGY & RESEARCH
Some starting points are:
- How to do your dissertation in geography and related disciplines (2005) [electronic]
[A guide to planning and procedures in preparing a dissertation in geography or environmental studies. Also available in print format]
- Key methods in geography (2003) [print]
[An introduction to the principal methodological issues involved in the collection, analysis and presentation of geographical information]
Qualitative methods in human geography (1988) [print]
[Explores research methods in human geography]
Research in human geography : introductions and investigations (1988) [print]
[A collection of essays on the personal experience behind geographical research]
To find more books search the catalogue using the following subject headings:
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Geography Methodology
Geography Philosophy
Geography Research
Geography Statistical Methods
Human geography Methodology
Human geography Philosophy
Human geography Research
Research methodology
Social Sciences Statistical Methods Computer Programs
and for journal articles search appropriate databases
For earlier material, the Bibliography of geographic thought lists books & journal articles on the history, philosophy & methodology of geography up to 1988
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS- Association of American Geographers
- International Geographical Union
- Institute of Australian Geographers
- Royal Geographical Society
Other bodies can be located through the list provided by the University of Colorado at Boulder, Dept. of Geography.
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