An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research: Theory and Practice (Perspectives on Interdisciplinarity) - Softcover

 
9789462981843: An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Research: Theory and Practice (Perspectives on Interdisciplinarity)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9462981841 ISBN 13: 9789462981843
Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Prof. S.B.J. Menken is Professor at the University of Amsterdam, Faculty of Science, Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics and Scientific Director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies.|Machiel Keestra is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (University of Amsterdam) and former president of the Association for Interdisciplinary Studies.

From the Back Cover

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.

From the Inside Flap

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.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9462981841
ISBN 13 
9789462981843
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
130
Editor
Menken Steph, Keestra Machiel