Geographical Sociology Theoretical Foundations and Methodological Applications in the Sociology of Location

The discipline of Sociology has a rich history of including spatial context in the analysis of social issues.  Much of this history has revolved around the development and application of spatial theory aimed at understanding the geographic distribution of social problems, the organization of communi...

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Main Authors: Porter, Jeremy R., Howell, Frank M. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2012, 2012
Edition:1st ed. 2012
Series:GeoJournal Library
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1: Geo-Sociology
  • PART I. THE SOCIOLOGY OF LOCATION: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS
  • Chapter 2: Important Contributions to Geo-Sociology
  • Chapter 3: Roots of Space in Sociology Community Sociology at the Wisconsin and Chicago Schools
  • Chapter 4: Human Ecology and its Link to Geographical Sociology
  • Chapter 5: Contemporary Movements in the Theories of Location
  • PART II. SPATIAL CONTEXT IN SOCIAL RESEARCH: METHODOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
  • Chapter 6: Making Data Spatial
  • Chapter 7: Spatial Concepts and the Application to Geo-Sociology
  • Chapter 8: Geo-Sociology in Practice
  • Chapter 9: Concluding Remarks
  • Bibliography.