Interdisciplinary research : process and theory - Repko, Allen F. (Los Angeles : SAGE, 2008)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 355-370) and indexes.
Keywords: Interdisciplinary research