An introduction to interdisciplinary research : theory and practice / edited by Machiel Keestra, Steph Mne\en ; authors Lucas Rutting [and others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rutting, Lucas, author.

Contributor:

Mne\en, S. B. J., editor.

Keestra, Machiel, editor.

Series:

Perspectives on Interdisciplinarity ; volume 2.

Perspectives on Interdisciplinarity ; volume 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Interdisciplinary research--Methodology.

Interdisciplinary research.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (130 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Amsterdam University Press, 2016.

Summary:

One of the major areas of emphasis in academia in recent years has been interdisciplinary research, a trend that promises new insights and innovations rooted in cross-disciplinary collaboration. This book is designed to help students understand the tools required for stepping beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries and applying knowledge and insights from multiple fields. Relentlessly focused on practical applications, the book will enable students to plan and execute their own interdisciplinary research projects.

Contents:

Acknowledgements

Preface

Chapter 1: The Handbook

'The What'

1.1 Introduction

1.2 What Is Science? A Brief Philosophy Of Science

1.3 The Disciplines

1.4 Interdisciplinarity

1.5 Complexity: The Main Driving Force Behind Disciplinarity -1.6 Interdisciplinary Integration

Chapter 2: The Manual

'The How'

2.1 Introduction

2.2 The Interdisciplinary Research Process

2.3 The Problem

2.4 Theoretical Framework And Research Question

2.5 How To Collect And Analyze The Data-2.6 Discussion And Conclusion(S)

3.1 Interdisciplinary Research Example

3.2 Interdisciplinary Careers

Further Reading

References.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 14 Dec 2020).

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789048531615

9048531616

OCLC:

1058441591