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Geographical fieldwork is an essential part of our subject. Few readers will argue with that statement. However, when we look deep within ourselves, and acknowledge the ever increasing pressure under which many of us are working, do we ever question the costs of such activities on our personal and professional lives? It may seem almost heretical to ask this question, but I believe that if we do not, we may never understand the real reasons why, despite brave rhetoric, the practice of field study in geography is frequently less inspiring.
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Lidstone, J. (2000). Learning in the Field: An Experience for Teachers and Students Alike. In: Gerber, R., Chuan, G.K. (eds) Fieldwork in Geography: Reflections, Perspectives and Actions. The GeoJournal Library, vol 54. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-1552-2_8
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