Descriptor
| Foreign Countries | 2 |
| Higher Education | 2 |
| Human Geography | 2 |
| Social Attitudes | 2 |
| Social Class | 2 |
| Social Values | 2 |
| Surveys | 2 |
| Urban Environment | 2 |
| Urban Problems | 2 |
| Urban Renewal | 2 |
Source
| Journal of Geography | 2 |
Author
| Johnston, R. J. | 1 |
| Knight, David B. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - General | 2 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
| Canada | 1 |
| United Kingdom (Great Britain) | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedKnight, David B. – Journal of Geography, 1987
This paper explores how the people of Owen Sound, Ontario viewed the various regions of their city. Presents maps showing perceptions of positive and negative regions. Includes examples of citizens' characterizations of these regions, showing social attitudes and values. (JDH)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Human Geography, Social Attitudes
Peer reviewedJohnston, R. J. – Journal of Geography, 1987
Describes the main findings of British urban social geographers. Concludes that though social geographers have adequately described residential areas using "objective data," they still have not conveyed much of what it is like for people to live in urban areas. Includes a 68-item bibliography. (JDH)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Human Geography, Social Attitudes
