Geography A-Level
Construction of place
What Construction of place means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Construction of place
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Methods do not passively record data but actively create particular geographical representations, constructing a specific narrative about a place that highlights certain voices while marginalising others.
Topics that use Construction of place
- Qualitative skills and quantitative skills (AQA A-Level)
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