Language, overseas research and a stack of problems in the Faroe Islands

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

EDWARDS, K.J.

Department of Geography and the Environment, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Royaume-Uni

GUTTESEN, R.

Department of Geography and Geology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Danemark

Description :
A study in the Faroe Islands resulted in an initial interpretation of landscape history which subsequent examination showed to be flawed. Difficulties were generated by a combination of working across several languages and the problems arising from enquiry and explanation concerning unusual landscape features. The paper explores the steps involved in achieving an understanding of a particular humanly-altered landscape and reflects upon the dangers inherent in taking a more superficial approach to such a task.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Scottish geographical journal (Online), issn : 1751-665X, 2010, vol. 126, n°. 1, p. 1-8, nombre de pages : 8, Références bibliographiques : 1 p.

Date :
2010

Identifiants :
eurl : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14702540903497920, doi : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14702540903497920

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Abingdon, Taylor and Francis

Langue :
Anglais