Knowledge power : interdisciplinary education for a complex world / Alan Wilson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilson, A. G. (Alan Geoffrey), 1939-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher--Economic aspects.

Education, Higher.

Academic-industrial collaboration.

Education and globalization.

Interdisciplinary approach in education.

Physical Description:

169 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2010.

Summary:

Success in the twenty first century demands knowledge power for individuals, organizations, cities, regions and countries. This book offers a map showing the structure of the space in a contemporary context. The routs beyond traditional disciplines are charted, in part based on the notations of superconcepts and superproblems. They are major implications for the development of education systems, Particularly for universities but also for all employees as they seek to ensure that their organizations have the requisite knowledge to meet future challenges. In many instances, radical change is called for.

The traditional disciplines and their future development are reviewed and systems concepts are introduced to develop an interdisciplinary framework for the future. The nature of the knowledge core for different kinds of organization is outlined in the context of development strategies and management capabilities.

Superconcepts are introduced throughout and through these the reader is presented with a range of authors Who, it is argued, provide the signposts for the way ahead. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 The knowledge challenge 1

2 The knowledge space 8

3 Beyond disciplines: systems and superconcepts 40

4 Knowledge development 63

5 Requisite knowledge 84

6 Knowledge power and universities 91

7 Employers in the knowledge economy 102

8 Knowledge power: a sea change? 114.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [153]-162) and index.

ISBN:

9780415553117

0415553113

9780415553100

0415553105

9780203858035

0203858034

OCLC:

431935496