Repko, Allen F.

Interdisciplinary research : process and theory / Allen F. Rep ko. - Los Angeles : SAGE, c2008. - xx, 395 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 355-370) and indexes.

Defining interdisciplinary studies -- Tracing the origin of interdis ciplinary -- Operationalizing disciplinary perspective -- Defining the elements of disciplines -- Explaining the importance of integration -- Beginning the research process -- Identifying relevant disciplines -- D eveloping adequacy in relevant disciplines -- Analyzing the problem and evaluating each insight into it -- Identifying conflicts in insights - - Creating common ground -- Integrating insights and producing an inter disciplinary understanding -- Conclusion : interdisciplinarity for the new century.

9781412959155 (pbk.)

2007-052937


Interdisciplinary research.

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