Revisiting Exploratory Research Methodology in the Context of Environment and Development in the Anthropocene
摘要
The Anthropocene is an age of dilemma to mankind, as it has been experiencing the dichotomy of fast pace development at the expense of habitable environment which provides biological diversity and food security to all. Understanding this complex situation necessitates incorporation of diverse agenda as well as approaches for research to enhance our knowledge system. This chapter tries to explore the relevance of exploratory research as a pertinent methodology by assessing the different methods in exploratory research that have progressed since the last century in social science in general and analyse their relevance to the present geographical research scenario in India.